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A Look at the Career, Family, and Home of The Citadel’s Lt. General Rosa

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106 • flying formationOne of only a few who have entered the elite rank of Lieutenant General, John W. Rosa is noteworthy simply for that; however, his significance goes beyond his career achievements. With his beautiful wife, Donna, by his side for the past 40 years, the two have cultivated a life of which most people would be envious—a life not filled with superfluity, but with family, travel, and amazing memories. Take a moment to read their story; you’ll find we Charlestonians have a true treasure in The Citadel’s President.

123 • young at heartReminisce about the days of your youth and gain inspiration for your little ones’ bedrooms and playrooms by exploring “Young at Heart,” which features 15 creative, fun kids’ rooms for a growing babe, a curious toddler, or an almost-grown teen.

144 • architects’ gallery of custom homesCustom moulding, domed ceilings, and impressive renovations are just some of the features you’ll find in the 2012 Architects’ Gallery of Custom Homes, which delves into the passion of the architects and the pieces of intricacy that make each home unique and awe-inspiring.

177 • redesign notebookBefore you tear down any walls in your update-deprived home, consider gathering some inspiration from our “Redesign Notebook,” a compilation of dramatic remod-els from bathrooms and kitchens to the less published (but equally as important) living rooms and outdoor spaces. After poring over our before-and-after transforma-tions, you’ll be sure to realize the potential in your own home.

220 • the phantom brideIn a city as old as Charleston, ghosts are sure to be roaming the streets and his-toric homes on crisp autumn nights. One downtown home in particular—61 Lau-rens Street—has been haunted by the murdered bride Harriet Mackie for decades. Discover the tale of her untimely death and of the home she has made her own in the afterlife.

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Let’s face it, being green means lower energy bills, too.*

For many homebuyers today, having a “green” home isn’t just about being

environmentally responsible. They want a home that’s as energy efficient as

possible to save money. The easiest and least costly way to having a green

home is by using natural gas for water heating, heating and cooking.

That’s because natural gas appliances are energy efficient, cost-effective to

operate, last longer and require less maintenance. And, natural gas is one of

the most environmentally friendly energy sources available. Plus, no other

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* When asked to list their top 12 influences in buying a home, consumers responding to a National Association of Home Builders survey last year put energy efficiency at No. 2 , behind quality of living space. Five years ago, energy efficiency did not make the same survey.

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Let’s face it, being green means lower energy bills, too.*

For many homebuyers today, having a “green” home isn’t just about being

environmentally responsible. They want a home that’s as energy efficient as

possible to save money. The easiest and least costly way to having a green

home is by using natural gas for water heating, heating and cooking.

That’s because natural gas appliances are energy efficient, cost-effective to

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Pictured on Cover:Lieutenant General and Mrs. Rosa photographed at their home in April 2012

Cover Photo by:Patrick Brickman, Art Director


Like a crew of cadets, the Charleston Home + Design team entered Quarters One—The Citadel’s on-campus house for the president—in awe of the home’s history and Lt. General and Mrs. Rosa’s sincere and welcoming demeanor. The two showed us around the home and property, including the secluded, lush backyard and the vast, open front yard, where this cover photograph was shot. We eventually took a seat in their sunroom (which has not changed much since the days of General Mark Clark in 1954). Two hours later, after much storytelling, we left with an even greater respect for the couple and their fascinating journey.

home + design news • 29Find out what’s happening in Charleston’s home + design industry, and pick up a few CH+D suggestions for things to do, see, read, and listen to in the Lowcountry.

greenhouse • 42To help cultivate your eco-consciousness, check out innovative new products and services from local companies that promote energy-efficiency as well as sustainable design.

trends • 47With the home and design industry becoming more and more modern and minimalist, how do you keep up with the trend while still paying homage to Charleston's traditional style? We suggest that you focus on black-and-white color schemes with a pop of one bright color. Check out this issue's Trends to see the results of our mod-minded shopping.

nature/nurture • 69In Charleston, outdoor living is an art form. Become an artist in your own right with tips and tricks from local landscaping and garden specialists.

project files • 81Peruse the impressive results of transformative home projects courtesy of several local companies.

h2ome • 105Living near the salty ocean can wreak havoc to the very materials used to construct our homes. We’ve listed several tried and true products made to protect against the threats of coastal living like rust, water damage, and hurricanes.

in every issuecolumns

industry profiles

departments

26 Editor's Note

40 Meet + Greet

44 Ask the Experts

56 HomeWork

60 Your Money's Worth

62 Hidden Treasure

64 Pro on the Go

66 Crafted in Charleston

102 He Said/She Said

223 Ad Directory

224 Reader Info Center

226 Loose Ends

75 Building Blocks

76 Architects + Archetypes

78 Design Dilemma

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The Magazine Publishers of America association (MPA) is undertaking an industry-wide public education campaign to let readers know that maga-zines can and should be recycled. Charleston Home + Design magazine is proud to be a part of this important movement.

New Home Charleston (NHC) has not independently tested any services or products advertised herein and has verified no claims made by its advertisers regarding those services or products. NHC makes no warranties or representations and assumes no liability for any claims regarding such services or products. Readers are advised to consult with the advertiser and/or other home repair/renovation professionals regarding any such claims and regarding the suitability of an advertiser’s products. No reproduction of printed materials is permitted without the consent of the Publisher of Charleston Home + Design magazine. Copyright 2012 by New Home Charleston, Inc., all rights reserved.

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If you’re anything like me, you are constantly think-ing of ways to improve your surroundings—chang-ing some cabinetry door hardware here, scrap-

ing a little popcorn ceiling there. In an older home, those changes can go from simple to drastic very quickly. If you have ever pondered, “Is this a load bearing wall?” stop. You’ve officially stepped from a D.I.Y. into a remodel, and you’ll probably need some help from a home professional. The good news is that the remodeling issue is upon us! In our feature Redesign Notebook, we show dramatic before-and-after photos of whole room re-dos and share techni-cal tips on how to navigate a home update. If that is not enough, a handful of Project Files and our special edi-tion Homework article delve into the subject even further. As one final nod to maintaining an older home, our cov-er story about Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Rosa discusses not only their time in The Citadel’s 1950s presidential abode, Quarters One, but also their love of the Lowcountry (they met here in the ‘70s, travelled the world, and eventu-ally made their way back), their time in the military, and their future with the Military College of South Carolina. And finally, because not everyone enjoys the dirty work of con-tinuously tweaking and arranging, we’ve provided two inspiring photo features: Young at Heart (a children’s room story) and the Architects’ Gallery of Custom Homes. There is definite-ly something to be said for doing it right the first time, and these galleries will fill you with ideas to do just that.

Since everything comprising a home expresses who we are and what we’d like to be, the home is personal. Thanks for letting us in.

P.S.–For a daily dose of CH+D’s advice, follow the (RED)itors on Twitter @CHDmag, friend us on Facebook, and check out our ideabooks on Houzz—a site and app for home improvement aspirants.

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PROJECT FILESHighlights from local projects by some of Charleston's best home professionals

eye of the beholder

EEach year, Charleston Home + Design teams up with local architects to bring you a showcase of the

yearʼs best projects, presenting works that represent the Lowcountryʼs refined design. Peruse the next few pages—a lookbook of eye-catching photography and dream homes—to indulge your senses and learn about the pieces and passion that create

a home. The pieces are those architectural elements holding a home together and giving it unique personality and pizazz; the passion is the devotion of the architect behind the design, pouring his or her heart into a life-size, livable work of art. These two elements turn a simple, run-of-the-mill house into a one-of-a-kind, show-it-off, love-it-everyday kind of home.

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The spouses and the non-deployed military members really make up the military. We couldn’t have the military we have without the families. There’s an adage: you recruit the person, but you retain the family. If your family is not happy, you’re not going to stay.


“families. There’s an adage: you recruit the person, but you retain the family. If your family is not happy, you’re not going to stay. “– Lieutenant General Rosa

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With time-tested character, older homes have a leg up on new construction. But, with age comes

baggage—popcorn ceilings, vinyl fl ooring, and limited storage. Thankfully, a home with good bones can easily get a facelift, bringing it into the 21st century. If this is the case with your home, fl ip through the following pages to get design inspiration and (the less fun but equally as important) technical tips on updating the practical parts of your home.

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Before You Begin Your Next Project, Consult the Custom Builder Experts.

Phillip W. Smith, GC Inc, strives to provide his homeowners with a positive experience while building their home, offering support, understanding, and expertise. Working as a

team, he makes it his job to exhibit integrity and fairness to all persons involved.

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Before You Begin Your Next Project, Consult the Custom Builder Experts.

Phillip W. Smith, GC Inc, strives to provide his homeowners with a positive experience while building their home, offering support, understanding, and expertise. Working as a

team, he makes it his job to exhibit integrity and fairness to all persons involved.

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MOUNT PLEASANT—The Mahon-eys—the winners of Charleston Home + Design’s Home Organiz-

ing Makeover—show off their newly organized Mount Pleasant home. Their prize package in-cluded 20 hours of organizational services from Jennifer Truesdsale of STR8N UP Professional Organizing, three closet systems, and miscella-neous repairs from 1st Class Painting and Resto-ration. With that help, homeowner Colleen was excited to have the opportunity to streamline her kitchen pantry with wooden pull-out shelv-ing and garbage storage provided by HWC Cus-tom Cabinetry. After much consideration, the family decided to tackle their crowded F.R.O.G. closet—a veritable catch-all filled with luggage, toys, and even Colleen’s wedding dress. For this project, Sanctum Custom Interiors’ Rubber-maid closet line worked wonders. And finally, the master closet received a huge makeover thanks to California Closets. By adding linen and towel storage, shoe racks, and additional shelving near the ceiling for items infrequently used, the Mahoneys’ day-to-day life was drasti-cally streamlined.

Thanks to the following companies for participating in the Home Organizing Makeover:

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As a local business owner, Russ Pritchard, founder of Audio Warehouse, has served children’s

charities for almost 30 years. In 2004, Au-dio Warehouse gained national recogni-tion for a theater system they donated to MUSC Children’s Hospital. This Room of Magic is a state-of-the-art theater, featur-ing seating for 300, a 20-foot screen, and digital surround sound (similar to top movie theaters in the area). The project has inspired other A/V companies to in-stall over 70 similar theaters in children’s facilities across the nation. The MUSC Room of Magic allows children and their families to escape the hospital routine and promotes positive healing. Audio Ware-

house staff members volunteer their personal time to run screenings for the kids. “I’m very proud of how our staff has become involved, and I enjoy being a part of this project,” says Russ. Audio Warehouse’s compassion for chil-dren didn’t stop with the creation of the Room of Magic. Russ also heads up the ASCEND Foundation, which launched the Chemo Duck Program at MUSC that spread to over 50 child oncology centers nationwide. Champ, the Cancer Compan-ion (their newest program) launched last year. The Champ Program is based on a sto-

ry about a boy and his dog who has canine cancer; it includes the storybook, a stuffed version of Champ, and a learning curricu-lum for teachers, parents, and counselors. Currently, the program is provided to all Charleston County guidance counselors, and with the help of Sylvan Dell Publish-ing, the e-book is available to over 4,000

school libraries. Russ recently had the privilege of announc-ing that the Champ Program has been added to the curricu-lum of Meeting Street Acad-emy in both Charleston and Spartanburg. Of the book, Su-san Miller of Meeting Street Academy notes, “It truly is a wonderful book; I read it with my five-year-old daughter, as she knows several people

who have cancer. It was a fabulous tool to help her understand that there can be good outcomes with cancer and what it really means.” With great charitable proj-ects like these, Russ and his team at Audio Warehouse can continue to give back to the community, demonstrating how small companies can make a big difference.

For more information, call Russ with Audio Warehouse at (843) 571-0535 or visit theaudiowarehouse.com.

Local Small Company Audio Warehouse Makes a Big Difference

Russ Pritchard of Audio Warehouse

N ORTH CHARLESTON—Known for having the largest tile showroom in South Carolina, Melcer Tile is proud to announce a new product in their repertoire—King Pebble, available in nine colors. Part of Island

Stone’s pebble series, King Pebble uses a much larger sized, flat pebble (that still feels comfortable under foot) to create a rugged, powerful look. The

employees at Melcer are proud to recommend King Pebble for rooms beyond the bathroom, such as courtyards, patio areas, and pools.

For more information about Melcer Tile, call (843) 744-5345 or visit melcertile.com.

Melcer Tile Announces a New Product Line

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MT. PLEASANT—The own-ers of Coralberry Cot-tage wanted to find a dis-

tinctive fragrance that evoked their namesake. Their search began in Atlanta where they met with various soy candle vendors. They chose soy because the candles burn much slow-er and cleaner than traditional wax candles. The scent can be described as soothing, clean, and warm, featuring a hint of berry and pine. The combina-

tion of their Coralberry scent with the aroma of their solid hardwood Ameri-can made furniture undoubtedly puts customers at ease to shop from the mo-ment they walk into Coralberry Cot-tage’s retail store. And, now customers can purchase the Coralberry Candle to enjoy the fragrance at home.

For more information about Coralberry Cottage, call (843) 884-2225 or visit coralberrycottage.com.

WEST ASHLEY—Not Just Fabrics lives up to their name by open-

ing a D.I.Y. sewing center for people who know how to sew but, perhaps, need some brushing up . . . or just some space. Providing machines, cutting tables, irons, and scissors, the center offers a safe space with-out distraction for visitors who

want to finally finish that project they always envisioned. Or, if they have their own machine, Not Just Fabrics invites patrons to bring it in and craft or simply peruse their se-lection of thread, zippers, cording, bobbins, needles, and more.

For more information, call (843) 852-0837 or visit notjustfabrics.com.

NORTH CHARLESTON—REMARK is recognizing a milestone this year as they pass the five-year mark for their landscape architecture business. Estab-

lished in September 2007, a few months before the recession hit, REMARK has managed to not simply stay in business, but thrive and grow. “We attribute our success to the great clients and consultants who have believed in us and our dedication to reliable service, innovative design, stewardship, and collabora-tion,” said J.R. Kramer, owner of REMARK.

For more information about REMARK, call (843) 746-9573 or visit remarkstudiollc.com.

Landscape Architectural Studio REMARK Celebrates Five Years in Business

Coralberry Cottage Creates their own Candle

Not Just Fabrics Develops Local Sewing Center

Harper Bech-Correa of Not Just Fabrics

Holly and J.R. Kramer of REMARK at their art installation for the 2012 Spoleto Festival.

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Coralberry Cottage Creates their own Candle

Not Just Fabrics Develops Local Sewing Center

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KIAWAH IS-L A N D — HGTV's 2013

Dream Home will be lo-cated on Kiawah Island in the newly constructed Indigo Park. The 16-home community is the first to persue green-conscious, Platinum LEED-certified homes on the resort island. The general contractor, Roy-al Indigo, working with Liberty Cedar—the exterior siding, decking, trim, and timber sup-plier for the community—and the other participants are proud to see one of their homes gain national recognition on HGTV. For more information about Liberty Cedar and the Indigo Park community, call (843) 744-0450 or visit libertycedar.com. Check out more at: .hgtv.com/dream-home/index.html

WEST ASHLEY—Bringing 14 years of experience in the lighting business with him, Charleston Lighting and Interiors’ new owner, Brent Smith,

is excited for the opportunity to own a flagship lighting store in Charleston. Fo-cusing on technol-ogy in combina-tion with fashion, Brent said, “LED is becoming more affordable, long lasting, and effi-

cient. Charleston Lighting wants to be the leader in educating the area about lighting and LED for the future.” For more information about Charleston Lighting and Interiors, call (843) 766-3055 or visit charlestonlightingandinteriors.com.

WEST ASHLEY—Mosquitoes came around much earlier this past summer, and the population counts were substantially higher. Bert Snyder, Palmetto

Mosquito Control’s entomologist, explains: “Our temperatures last winter did not get cold enough to kill the mosquitoes and their eggs. With the warmer weather, mosqui-toes began laying their eggs earlier. Spring rains have also contributed to the increase in the mosquito popu-lation.” Mosquitoes are not only an-noying, but they also carry diseases such as West Nile Virus, malaria, dengue fever, and equine encephali-tis. Palmetto Mosquito Control asks Lowcountry residents to take action by researching home barrier treatments and misting systems to protect their families from harmful (and itchy) mosquito bites. For more information about Palmetto Mosquito Control, call (843) 766-9701 or visit palmettomosquitocontrol.com.

LADSON—At the Charles-

ton Home + Design Show in January, The Ort family won the “Fam-Cave” makeover. We’ve seen the dramatic transformation over the past two issues. Now, the CH+D team wants to debut the final piece of the puzzle—their spe-cially requested cordless blinds. These Hunter Douglas window dressings from Advanced Window Fashions are child safe and offer a lifetime warrantee against warping, fading, cracking, and peeling. Congratulations to the Orts! For more information about Advanced Window Fashions, call (843) 881-8858 or visit 843beautifulwindows.com.

HGTV’s 2013 Dream Home Giveaway Features Indigo Park Home

Charleston Lighting and Interiors Welcomes New Owner

Lowcountry Residents See Dramatic Increase in Mosquito Population

The 2012 Fam Cave Winners Receive Special-Order Blinds to Complete their Vision

Installation of Palmetto Mosquito's misting system

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DANIEL ISLAND — Founded 13 years ago, ESS: Environmental

Solutions and Service, with the help of new aquisition Myers Heating & A/C, has matured into a recognized provider of quality heating and air services. For this, they received consecutive titles as the Number One A/C Company by the Moultrie News, in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Congratulations to their owner Jim Clark and his dedicated, professional staff. For more information about ESS, call (843) 881-0027. For more information about Myers Heating & A/C, call (843) 881-7588 or visit myersforac.com.

MT. PLEASANT—Family owned and operated Swift Appliance just opened a new 2,400 square foot showroom in Mt. Pleasant. Known for their

competitive prices and wide selection, the husband-and-wife team, Nancy and Andy, also pride themselves on their unique ability to customize every appliance installation by cutting granite, modifying cabi-nets, and connecting gas lines. Since Andy was for-merly a successful gener-al contractor, Nancy says their company’s custom installations and home consultations are their greatest strengths. For more information about Swift Appliance, call (843) 388-7283.

Myers Heating & A/C, LLC Named Number One A/C Company by the Moultrie News

Swift Appliance Opens New Store in Mt. Pleasant

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Nancy and Andy Swift of Swift Appliance

DOWNTOWN—The National Kitchen and

Bath Association an-nounced Sandra Gay-lord of Gaylord Design, LLC the winner of the 2012 Best Before-and-After Bath and Univer-sal Design awards for her work on a handicap, retrofitted master bath-room. Sandra made sure her design was both beautiful for the wife and functional for the husband, since he was recently di-agnosed with the debilitating disease ALS. With plumbing fix-tures from Moluf ’s and a discrete ceiling transportation track system, Sandra was able to keep the purpose of the bathroom expansion in mind while avoiding an institutional feel. For more information about Gaylord Design, LLC, call (843) 327-4635 or visit gaylorddesignllc.com. For more informa-tion about Moluf's, call (843) 723-4881 or visit molufs.com.

CHARLESTON—Britt Travis is taking his decade-long experience as a complex litigation attorney and creating a new company for the Lowcountry: Dis-

pute Resolutions. With this new business, he plans to help homeowners and home professionals reasonably re-solve the inevitable issues that develop during the new construction and renova-tion process. He sees this as an opportunity to save these parties costly lawyer fees and time spent in court. By assuming the role of an unbiased third party, he ne-gotiates an agreement with neither party having to sue. For more information about Dispute Resolutions, call (843) 367-7317 or visit dispute-resolutions.net.

Local Interior Designer Sandra Gaylord Wins 2012 NKBA Design Competition

Former CertaPro Owner, Britt Travis, Introduces New Business Dispute Resolutions

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not like vodka (but more so for those who do). Not only does Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka now produce tasty bourbons and liqueurs, but they also have a menagerie of farm animals and a picnic area to bring in Firefly fans and their

families. One warm Friday afternoon, the team headed out to Wadmalaw Island to acquaint ourselves with the largest micro-distillery in South Carolina and to see the bunnies (Associate Editor Megan Busch loves bunnies). Needless to say, there was something for everyone.

For more information, visit fireflyvodka.com.

Al Di La, a Northern Italian Trattoria located in West Ashley, is a new find for the CH+D mag team. Open for lunch, (and dinner) this quaint

eatery took us in on a hot, Friday afternoon. Their abbreviated lunch menu boasts a wide selection of paninis, pastas, and salads, though Art Director Patrick Brickman was able to snag an item off the dinner menu

(which changes regularly). His braised pork belly with a side salad was definitely a hit, though the mozzarella panini with tomato and basil was no disappointment. In fact, it was so good, we ordered two!

For more information, visit aldilarestaurant.com.

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The Custom Home + Remodel ShowAugust 24-26, 2012The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood StadiumDowntown CharlestonFor more information, call (843) 577-7652 or visit customhomeandremodelshow.com.

Boone Hall Barbecue Championship and Bluegrass FestivalSeptember 2, 2012Boone Hall PlantationFor more information, call (843) 884-4371.

Fall Tours of Homes and GardensSeptember 27-October 28, 2012Downtown CharlestonFor more information, call (843) 722-4630.

Southern Living Taste of CharlestonSeptember 30, 2012Boone Hall PlantationFor more information, call (843) 452-6088.

French Quarter Art Walk October 5, 2012Joe Riley Park Downtown CharlestonFor more information, call (843) 805-8052.

Gardens for Gardeners TourOctober 21, 2012 Kiawah IslandFor more information, call (843) 579-9922.

Mt. Pleasant Children’s Day FestivalOctober 21, 2012Park West Recreation ComplexFor more information, call (843) 884-8517.

Holiday Festival of LightsNovember 9, 2012-January 1, 2013James Island County ParkFor more information, call (843) 795-4386.

The Pajama RunNovember 17, 2012James Island County ParkFor more information, call (843) 795-4386.

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MEET+GREET

Mosquito Squad's Five Ts

Reduce standing water to eliminate mosquito threats,

especially underneath and around down-spouts and in plant saucers and dog bowls. Other hot spots include gutters and flat roofs.

Remove excess grass, leaves, firewood, and clippings from

yards, as they harbor mosquitoes.

Turn over larger yard items that could hold water like

children’s portable sandboxes or plastic toys.

Remove tarps stretched over firewood piles, boats, sports

equipment, or grills. They hold water which facilitates mosquito breeding.

Utilize a mosquito elimination barrier

treatment around the home and yard. Using a barrier treatment at home reduces the need for applying DEET-containing bug spray on the body.

The Local BuzzA popsicle on the porch or a backyard barbeque can quickly become a frustrating hassle as Charleston’s damp climate harbors swarms of biting mosquitoes. Well, the days of insect repellant and bug-attracting lanterns have ended—mosquito elimination products that create a skeeter-free yard are now available to homeowners. We took a moment to chat with Mary Anna Lewis of Mosquito Squad, a fresh company on the Charleston scene, about their impact on the Lowcountry's backyards.

What inspired you to start a Mosquito Squad franchise in the Lowcountry?

My husband, David, and I were excited to bring a product to Lowcountry residents that finally solves a long-time, rampant problem—buzzing and biting mosquitoes! Providing this solution allows folks to enjoy their outdoor spaces and also protects families and pets against diseases that mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas carry. Locally, we started by servicing the East Cooper area and have grown over the past year to service the entire Tri-County area. Although we are a franchise, we are locally owned and operated. Because of this, we’ve been able to capitalize on the business relationships we have with so many wonderful Lowcountry residents. (David and Mary Anna have been long-time business owners in the area, now owning three at one time!)

What options do you offer homeowners to solve their mosquito problems?

For residential customers, Mosquito Squad's Mosquito Control 21-Day Barrier Spray is the most popular choice. A Mos-quito Squad mosquito control professional fogs the area surrounding the home and yard. The result is a proven, trusted barrier

of mosquito control that eliminates nearly 85 percent of the mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas on a property for up to 21 days.

What is the most rewarding aspect about making homeowners’ yards mosquito-free?

We are having so much fun making people happy by allowing them to enjoy their yards again! Spring, summer, and fall are the sea-sons to enjoy the outdoors, not to be cooped up inside because of annoying bugs. We’ve received so many accolades from moms who are tickled that they no longer have to spray their children down with bug spray just to be able to go outside and play! We love this aspect of the business.

What is the best advice that you can give homeowners on the subject of their mosquito control?

We encourage our customers to remember “Mosquito Squad’s Five Ts.” They’ll help keep your yard mosquito-free.

For more information, call Mosquito Squad

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During hurricane season, the thought of your house getting hit by a storm is ter-rifying. However, by installing shutters on your windows and doors, you can take steps to protect not only your home, but the environment as well. Many hurricane and exterior shutters are made from recy-clable material, and installing these shut-ters on your home reduces landfill content. By retaining long-lasting building materi-als, such as recycled shutters, resources that would be used to build replacement shutters are saved. Since these shutters are built to last, installing them will make your home last too. Having shutters on all of your windows and doors greatly reduces the likelihood of structural damage in the event of a hurricane. The protection over

the windows and doors also prevents wind from gaining entry, keeping the contents of your home safe. By taking steps to pro-tect your home and its contents, you are ultimately protecting the resources that would be needed to replace these items after a major storm if you didn’t have hurricane and exterior shutters.

To have shutters installed on your home, contact Windward Shutters at (843) 881-6262 or visit windwardshutters.com.

You’re not the only one who felt the swel-tering heat this past summer. Your home also absorbs heat, which can increase cool-ing costs and make your electric bill sky-

rocket. But there’s a solution, and a green solution at that. If you’re looking to paint the exterior of your home and save some money, Texcote by Permacoat is a popular

paint that comes in a variety of colors and can lower cooling cost by over twenty per-cent by simply reflecting sunlight. In addi-tion to reflecting light and lowering cooling costs, Texcote is good for the environment because it is made of recycled material—materials that keep it from fading, chip-ping, flaking, or peeling—making it far more durable than other paint and saving you the cost of repainting your home every few years. Texcote is also extremely low in vola-tile organic compounds (VOCs)—harmful gases released by paint that can affect your health. Permacoat’s use of recyclable mate-rial and their goal to reduce the negative im-pact on the earth makes their paint a green solution for both you and the environment. By painting your home with Texcote, your house can cool off and so will you when you see how much money you save.

To paint your home with Texcote, contact Permacoat by calling (843)763-4562 or visit permacoat.biz.

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Now in our fourth year, Talking About a Home, a home show on the radio, airs every Saturday 1-2pm on 94.3 WSC-FM and online at 943wsc.com. You may also listen to archived radio

interviews on our website, CharlestonHomeAndDesign.com.

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Brad Hilfrink Creature Catchers

“Snakes have been rampant lately, so I’ve been doing a lot of snake calls. They’re enter-ing homes and searching for food. They find ways under the house and come into the home. Snakes have been bad this past spring and summer. One thing we’ve noticed the last two years that’s been worse than ever is the black widows. A lot of people get confused because black widows are not always black. There is a breed of a brown widow. Basically what we tell people to look for is the egg sac—you always see an egg sac in the web—it’s the one with little spikes around it. A spiked egg sac is only laid by a widow.” For more information, call Creature Catchers at (843) 205-0551 or visit peacefulpestcontrol.com.

Camille WishTerrace Oaks Antique Mall

“Recently we have gone through a lot of furniture which is a little surprising, because usually that’s a spring item. But, we have sold a lot of it—tables, chairs, beds, chests of drawers, and desks. We’ve gone through a ton of linens too. Monogrammed or embroidered napkins, table runners, table cloths, and lace doilies have been selling like crazy. People are buying ster-ling silver, sets of dishes, and stemware for their summer and fall entertaining. It seems they want something differ-ent—something unique—and that is what we have” For more information, call Terrace Oaks Antiques at (843) 795-9689 or visit terraceoaksantiques.com.

Joe Sykes Atlantic Stone

“There is greater demand for marble in the kitchen, which is a return to the classics. Cur-rently, homeowners prefer a bright, airy feel in the kitchen, so lighter colored stones are popular. Natural stone is a top seller, but clients also seek quartz composites and recy-cled glass products. Customers are not only shifting what they are buying, but also how they shop. Our clients arrive with more education and informa-tion than ever before. Many prospective customers shop online and through social media, so we’ve begun to incorporate many of the ele-ments of our showroom into our website and Facebook page (facebook.com/choicestones) in order to meet the needs of our tech savvy clientele.”

For more information, call Atlantic Stone at (843) 729-3838 or visit atlanticstonellc.com.

Steve BostikAmerisips Homes

“When we talk to customers about building a net-zero en-ergy home, where they don’t pay for electricity, there’s al-ways the question of how that actually works. We start out with a highly insulated box or a shell of the home, and we cut the demand compared to stick-built homes by over fifty percent. Then, we have highly skilled processes to design and build the air condition-ing, heating, and mechani-cal systems. We cut down tremendously on usage with these processes, and then we fill in the gap (between the energy saved and energy used) by incorporating solar panels. The cutting edge panels are actually built into the shingles of the house.” For more information, call Amerisips Homes at (843) 637-4311 or visit amerisips.com.

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Porcelain Starfish AccentsFloral Waste Basket

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Renaissance South Construction Company

Member Since 2011

The Whitney Projects Member Since 2007

Phillip W. Smith General Contractor Member Since 2003


McGuire Custom Homes LLC Member Since 2009

Citadel Enterprises, Inc. Member Since 2006


Image Homes, Inc. Member Since 2008

RS Custom Homes, LLC Member Since 2008


J.D. Smith Company, Inc. Member Since 2003


Max G. Crosby Construction Member Since 2005

Cook Bonner Construction Member Since 2003


When you buy, build, or remodel your home, choose a GuildQuality homebuilder or remodeler. As members of our community of quality, our contractors share a commitment to delivering

an exceptional customer experience.

We’ve surveyed hundreds of thousands of homeowners on behalf of our Guildmembers. In Charleston alone, more than 4,000 homeowners have shared their experiences via our customer satisfaction surveys. Our Guildmembers rely on that feedback to help them monitor the quality of

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Phillip W. Smith General Contractor Member Since 2003


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When you buy, build, or remodel your home, choose a GuildQuality homebuilder or remodeler. As members of our community of quality, our contractors share a commitment to delivering

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We’ve surveyed hundreds of thousands of homeowners on behalf of our Guildmembers. In Charleston alone, more than 4,000 homeowners have shared their experiences via our customer satisfaction surveys. Our Guildmembers rely on that feedback to help them monitor the quality of

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couples stunning beauty with superior structural integrity. Add ColorPlus® Techology

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TRENDSHOT PRODUCTS STAIRCASES

ElegantIronworkIron railings are a favorite among design-ers due to iron’s adapt-ability, durability, and elegance (it’s one of the only materials that ac-tually looks better with age!). Iron can be made into just about any de-sign without affecting the strength, offering an extremely strong foundation. Its age-lessness and ability to fit into a range of styles make iron stair rails a perfect addition to any home.

For more information, call Lowcountry Iron and Woodworks at (803) 515-3023.

LaminatedSouthern Yellow PineThe balusters, rails, and beveled caps shown here are all constructed from C & Better grade lami-nated, treated Southern Yellow Pine. C & Better grade means that the wood features a rela-tively clear surface with just a limited number of small knots. The lami-nated treatment makes the wood much stronger and increases its abil-ity to withstand the ele-ments. The newel posts are made from Cox lami-nated wood milled by Southern Lumber. These laminated posts are less likely to twist and warp than traditional col-umns, making this out-door staircase not only beautiful, but sturdy and long-lasting, too.

For more information, call Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. at (843) 744-6281 or visit southernlumbermillwork.com.

Crown HeritageTraditionalStairwellWooden staircases are very traditional and the most popular option for the interior of residen-tial homes. They are very versatile and can be built from many different types of wood—there can even be multiple types of wood in just one stairwell. As pictured, this popular, modern stairwell fea-tures a white riser with dark wooden treads and railings. The darker rails and balusters are made from black walnut, a beautiful dark wood spe-cies. This traditional look pleases both the eyes and the pocketbooks of many Charleston homeowners.

For more information, call 84 Lumber at (843) 884-8431, or visit 84lumber.com.

Custom SpiralStaircaseNothing adds elegance to a home like a spi-ral staircase. Working completely on precise engineering, this stair-case has no support beams, giving it a chic, seamless look. The white and dark wood features provide a classy balance of crispness and richness. Constructed by Jamison Beck of J&J’s Staircases, this masterpiece is made of lumber from local company Buck Lumber. As the focal point upon entering the home, this staircase is beautifully eye-catching.

For more information, call Buck Lumber & Building Supply at (843) 795-0150, or visit bucklumber.com. To contact J&J’s Staircases, call (843) 343-3514.

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Warmer rooms. Steaming showers. When your home has natural gas, every day can be the ultimate housewarming. Natural gas offers exceptional comfort, convenience and

energy savings year round.

Faster heating. A natural gas furnace warms a home faster with heat up to 25 degrees warmer than electric heat pumps. Ample hot water. A natural gas water heater heats water about twice as fast as most electric models, and provides faster recovery and seemingly endless supply.Higher efficiency. Natural gas furnaces and water heaters are more energy efficient, economical to operate and

durable compared to electric models.

Come see Whitney Lake and the energy advantage of natural gas. Visit sceg.com/value or call 1-866-523-8242 to learn more.

*Annual energy savings are calculated based on a home with natural gas for heat and water heating. SCE&G offer bill credits that are subject to change when converting to natural gas.

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In 2008, Hank Hofford and his wife Susan were living in Mount Pleasant

and had no intention of leaving their home. However, when a family offered to buy their East Cooper residence, the Hoffords took the opportunity and moved out to Prospect Hill, an old, historic plantation home on Edisto Island—a property that they had been working on as a side project. The Hoffords’ story and their history with the plantation home began nearly 20 years ago. Prospect Hill and the surrounding land was initially under contract for a huge

development—a golf course, marinas, and a housing development—but in an effort to hold on to the historic home and the habitat surrounding it, The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina fought to undo the pending contract. Working with the nature conservancy to save the house and the land, the Hoffords put in a contract to buy the house in 1992. They finally became the owners of the old plantation home in 1999; after much hard work and many nights of camping out on the home’s second floor or the vast backyard during the renovation process, they are happy to

call Prospect Hill “home” 12 years later. Upon their purchase, the Hoffords found the home in great disrepair. As Hank describes, “The porches were about to fall down; you couldn’t walk up the stairs. There were no shutters on the house, and the windows were all broken.” So, when they first decided to renovate Prospect Hill, Bennett Hofford Construction Company came to work on the structure of the house and restore it to its former glory. Bennett Hofford, a long-established construction company in the Charleston area specializing in renovations and new construction, was

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Hank Hofford with Wife Susan Ford and Baynard, a Boykin Spaniel Named after the Original Owners of Prospect Hill

The dining room at Prospect Hill was restored and designed to replicate the original historic space.

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no stranger to remodels of this scale. Hank and his company completely rebuilt the porch, shored up and replaced the floors, and reconstructed the fireplaces. The roof was in good condition, but to add extra support, they enclosed the interior of it. Glenn Keyes, the architect for the project who specializes in historic preservation, helped guide them through the cosmetic aspect by finding the right plaster company, faux artist, and others who could help maintain the original integrity of the house. Hank and Susan wanted to keep the house as authentic as possible. Despite suggestions to paint and hang wallpaper, Hank and Susan chose to keep the walls in their original state. According to Hank,

The kitchen island features custom cabinetry designed to resemble the style of the room 200 years ago.

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(above) The porch is one of Hank's favorite places to relax. (right) The walls feature the house's original paint.

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the walls are the “original plaster and original moulding with only two coats of paint put on it in the last 200 years.” They had a master plasterer come in and secure the few spots on the walls where there was damage, and then they brought in a faux painter to paint over the plaster. Aside from the very modest electrical work, geothermal HVAC system, and plumbing, the Hoffords worked to restore the historic home to its original state. Three years after moving into Prospect Hill, Hank and Susan managed to take a house that was falling apart and restore it to a beautiful home that still has the charming, romantic, historic look and feel of an old Southern plantation.

For more information about Bennett Hofford Construction Com-pany, call (843) 722-8169 or visit bennetthoffordconstruction.com.

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The bathroom features a free-standing tub with an antique elegance. (left) Opposite the tub sits an authentic (fully fuctional) fireplace.

The antique furniture throughout the living rooms and bedrooms gives Prospect Hill a cozy, traditional feel.

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Impact Science: There is always a happy medium between a cluttered, personalized space and a stale, lifeless, empty space. That medium is what the professionals at Showhomes Home Staging try to find for every home that they represent. Lorelie Brown of Showhomes says, “Staging to sell is a sci-ence, and we take great care to make every room comfortable so buyers want to sit down and stay. Statistics indicate that the more time they spend in a home, the more likely they will buy, resulting in a faster sale at a higher price.”

Absentee Homeowner Help: By carefully hiring qualified Home Man-agers to live in and manage each home throughout the sales process, Showhomes ensures that homes are secured, main-tained, and managed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Unlike most staging compa-nies, we pay for some or all services that you would normally pay for, including utilities, home cleaning, and yard main-tenance through our Home Manager program,” explains Lorelie. All of this at-tention ensures that property owners (es-pecially those already relocated at a great distance) can enjoy a stress-free, hands-off approach to the traditionally very in-tense process of selling a home.

Gotta Spend It to Make It: Holding costs—the total price of main-taining ownership of a property including mortgage, interest, taxes, and insurance—can dramatically add up every month a property sits on the market unsold. And, the National Association of Realtors found in a recent survey that homes sold after the first four weeks on the market had an aver-age sale price of only five percent less than the list price (but the prices decline quick-ly from there). In this economy, it is im-perative to sell fast and within range of the asking price. While home staging does cost money, it is quickly recouped when home buyers eagerly sign on the dotted line.

For more information on Showhomes Home Staging, call (843) 991-6446 or visit showhomescharleston.com

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Lorelie Brown of Showhomes Home Staging

YOUR MONEY’S WORTH

On the hunt for a home, we’ve all walked through cluttered houses for sale and thought, “How can people live like this?” But, the fact of the matter

is that we each turn a blind eye to our own home, which is why it is essential to bring in a home staging professional when putting your house on the market. It may cost more upfront, but you’ll probably sell your home faster and for more money—all because you were willing to let someone design an interior that is inviting to the masses and that compels buyers to imagine a future owning your property. We spoke with Lorelie Brown of Showhomes Home Staging to learn the perks of professional home staging.

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Standing as two pieces of history nearly 200 years old, bronze horses like these guarded the foyers and entryways of wealthy homes and

religious sites in days past. Traditionally, the horse has been viewed as a natural companion for man, representing values such as power, grace, beauty, nobility, strength, and freedom. Horse statues donning the entrance to a home demonstrated that the homeowners upheld those values that the horse so strongly represented. For more information, call (843) 795-9689 or visit terraceoaksantiques.com.

Opening its doors in the 1930s, the Philadelphia Convention Center (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center) has seen some of the biggest figures in history, including The

Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Pope John Paul II. When the area began to outgrow the convention center, the city began making plans for a

new venue—the Pennsylvania Convention Center. In 2007, the last of the Philadelphia Convention Center was demolished, and pieces from the original, art-deco style center were saved. The unique

copper surrounding this repurposed mirror had a long and useful life as roofing material on the building; by the time the copper was salvaged from the Philadelphia Convention Center, it had been oxidizing for over 75

years, giving the metal a rich, green patina. For more information, call Palmetto Moon Antiques at (843) 856-1881.

Nautically inspired and precisely hand-painted with a distressed finish, this American Sheraton piece was first constructed in the 1840s. Sheraton furniture

originated in England in the late 1700s with the work of Thomas Sheraton, a cabinet- maker. Craftsmen in America quickly adapted the Sheraton style to fit the New World’s taste and popularized it on this side of the Atlantic. Characterized by its simplicity—basic, straight lines and rounded legs—Sheraton furniture was a striking change from the previously popular, ornate Chippendale style. Seeing its simplicity, Gary Leon of Leon Vanderbilt Antiques decided that this commode (which simply means a small cabinet) needed a stylish coat of paint to give onlookers a lasting impression. For more information, call Leon Vanderbilt Antiques at (843) 577-0520, or visit leonvanderbiltantiques.com.

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DAY 19:00am: Upon arriving at the homeowners’ house, Mark introduces himself, and he and the team do a thorough walk-through to make sure everyone is on the same page about what needs to be loaded into the truck. Typically, when the team arrives, the homeowners have already packed their belongings in large boxes; however, Pendergrass does offer full packing services for any homeowner who is interested. Next, Mark starts by pad wrapping all the furniture to ensure that no nicks or dings are acquired during the move.

10:30am: Once all the large pieces of furniture are securely padded, the moving process begins. Mark and the team carry out all of the items and place them in the truck for hauling. Typically, Mark starts with the boxes. Then, he loads the downstairs furniture and the bedroom furniture. This comes in handy when they’re unpacking—the bedrooms are unloaded, then the living spaces, and lastly the boxes. “At least that first night the homeowners

have somewhere to sleep; if the beds come out first, they usually have time to put those together before the rest of their belongings are moved into the house,” explains Mandi. 2:30pm: When the truck is fully loaded with the homeowners’ belongings, Mark and the team usually head to the new home to unload. Typically, the unloading process would simply take another few hours on the same day. Mandi describes, “Normally, an average sized home would be a one-day-job—loading here, going to the new home, and then unloading.” However, these homeowners’ situation is less than typical; because the closing date changed on their new home, they can’t unload their belongings until the following day. So, Mark and Mandi offer to store the truckload overnight at their secured storage facility. DAY 28:00am: Mark and his team pick up their truck, full of the homeowners’ possessions, and set out for the unloading site.

8:30am: Mark and the team unload the truck—bedrooms first. After a night away from the comforts of home, they know the homeowners are looking forward to a good night’s rest in their own beds. 12:30pm: Once the truck is empty, Pendergrass Moving begins helping the homeowners with their two storage units. “We move things in and out of storage units all the time. These homeowners have two units which are full—they’re not just floor packed, they’re professionally packed,” notes Mandi. 5:30pm: After two long days of moving, the homeowners are tucked as snug as a bug in a rug into their new house, and the Pendergrasses head for their own home for a good supper and a night of peaceful slumber.

For more information, call The Pendergrass Moving Company at (843) 971-0919 or visit pendergrassmovingcompany.com.

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Functioning as a husband-and-wife team, Mark and Mandi Pendergrass have been in the moving industry

for over 15 years. Just two years ago, they decided to start their own business—The Pendergrass Moving Company, a small business that’s local, hands-on, and full of personality. The CH+D team took a moment to follow these two pros on the go to see just what's involved in moving a family out of one home and into another.

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THE CRAFT: Specializing in the unique, Will’s favorite projects are those out of the ordinary. Although he makes the basics—from simple stair railings to iron gates—Will’s passion is rooted in the artistic projects he creates. Recently, Lowcountry Iron completed a custom mailbox created to mimic an anvil and mallet and a custom gate, complete with a commemoration to the Boy Scouts of America. These types of distinctive projects are the ones in which Will truly revels.

THE BACKSTORy: When Will was young, he worked as an apprentice to a local ironsmith who trained him in the craft and primed him to take over his family business. But Will, being in his late teens, didn’t know if that was the direction he wanted his life to go. So, he took a regular nine-to-five job and kept up with his ironwork-ing as a part-time occupation on the side. After working this way for several years, Will realized his true passion for

welding and smelting iron and decided to start Lowcountry Iron and Wood-works 19 years ago.

THE PROCESS: Will completes most of his projects with iron, welding and forging it until it is pliable and constructed into a beautiful masterpiece. To begin the welding process, Will gears up by putting on his welding helmet, which is necessary to protect the eyes, neck,

and face from ultraviolet rays, heat, flash

burn, infrared light, and sparks.

The iron is then melted together with other pieces; then

it is bent, and twisted to create intricate designs. The finished piece is transported to the installation loca-tion; sometimes this poses a problem because larger pieces (such as stair railings) can weigh over a thousand pounds and be bulky and awkward to carry. At the installation site, Will welds the pieces into place, ensur-ing an exact fit in the home and an impressive final product (that will actually last a lifetime).

For more information, call Lowcountry Iron and Woodworks at (803) 515-3023.

(above) Will's employee Larry Lambert carefully welds the iron, creating a beautiful, black metal fence. (right) Unique projects like this mailbox and the airplane above are favorites of Will, who enjoys working on pieces that are both creative and unique.

(above) Will Smith of Lowcountry Iron and Woodworks (below) The intricately shaped iron on this staircase offers a piece of elegance in any home that will last a lifetime. (bottom) Will’s tools of the trade include his hammer and chisel, which allow him to create his works of art with precision.

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Sizzling Hot TubA hot tub is a great way to relax no matter what the weather outside is like. The cushions lining the side of the hot tub function as a great bench for extra, comfortable seating.

For more information on this Downtown Charleston project, call Coastal Landscape • (843) 559-3311 • coastallandscapedesign.com.

Wooden DeckingDecks made of wood are popular for their versatility and their natural look. The matching wood along the sides of the hot tub completes the deck and blends the modern spa with the natural surroundings.

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Outdoor Dining AreaSituated amongst the patio and garden, the outdoor dining area offers the homeowners a place to eat and entertain.

Staggered FencingThis Asian-inspired, double-decker wood fencing gives definition to the yard without blocking the view of the beautiful home and landscaping.

Strategic Plant Placement Taller trees near the fence line offer homeowners both privacy and shade on sunny Charleston days. The plants bordering the hardscape surface balance the textures of the courtyard.

Stepping StonesAn outdoor stone pathway provides a perfect path from the house to the street without getting your sandaled toes wet in dewy grass. The grass around each stone square is manicured perfectly to ensure that the yard looks neat and tidy.

Contemporary Meets TraditionalThe use of modern art in conjunction with traditional wicker furniture gives this courtyard a completely balanced feel.

Carolina Palmetto TreesDid you know that trees like these were used to construct the original Fort Moultrie in 1776? Standing proud as our state’s icon, Palmetto trees like these offer a coastal, Southern charm alluding to a tradition over 200 years old.

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Outdoor FireplaceThis outdoor fireplace is a great way to stay outside no matter how chilly the Charleston evening gets. It creates communal space within the yard.

Mixing Mediums The gravel pathway through the backyard contrasts with the natural pine straw, plants, and grass. It also offers a comfort-able place to walk and a fun place for kids to play and enjoy the yard.

Tree Stump TablePairing a tree stump table with your outdoor furniture is a perfect way to keep your yard looking natural, while still pull-ing together the perfect outdoor décor.

Vibrant Outdoor FoliageContrasting colors in outdoor plant life gives vibrancy to the great outdoors. The bright green outdoor chairs complement the lush foliage and add another shade of green to the yard.

Stone PathwayThe stone pathway leading from the house creates a random pattern in the yard. Stone pathways are also easy to maintain as they can be mowed over with a basic riding or push lawn mower.

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What sets you apart from other remodelers?

We’re proud of the fact that our clients have said time and again that, in addition to our quality craftsmanship, we have a commit-ment to making sure things are done right, and we keep our word. We offer fixed pricing, so there are no surprises at the end of a job when it comes to final cost. And, we guaran-tee our work, offering generous warranties on our systems, structures, and finishes.

How do you manage a homeowner’s expectations of what they want versus what it costs?

Remodeling Magazine’s Remodeling Cost Versus Value Report is a great tool that we use frequently to help give homeowners an idea of what they should expect to pay for their remodeling project. This report gives a

general overview of various types of remod-eling projects and provides an estimated cost as well as the potential resale value of the project. Because this report is published by an independent authority, it’s a great way to help clients set realistic expectations.

What advice do you have for homeowners that are getting more than one bid; what should they be wary about with the lowest bid?The best advice I can give to homeowners is to review each bid carefully and make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Have they all included the same items in their es-timate? Have they accounted for things like permitting, electrical, plumbing, structural work, and inspections? You don’t want to go with the low bid only to end up paying more than your highest bid in the end.

Do you have any exciting projects on the horizon?

In general, we’re excited to see work picking up. Currently, we are working on an outdoor project where all of the things we love about the work we do comes to-gether—great design with customized details and quality products. We’ve de-veloped a spectacular design that will totally transform the backyard and out-door living area for this homeowner by adding a luxurious pool and large deck. The design really allows them to take advantage of the outdoor space through-out the year and capitalizes on the beau-tiful marsh views from their property. It’s going to be incredible!

For more information, call Classic Remodeling at (843) 763-3297 or visit classicremodeling.com.

BUILDING BLOCKSAfter graduating from Clemson University in 1981 with a degree in Building Science, Bob Fleming, owner of Classic Remodeling, moved back to Charleston to start a building company with a partner. As time passed, the desire for sole ownership became powerful, and in 1989, Classic Remod-eling and Construction, Inc. was born. With a general con-tractor’s license, Bob is able to work on commercial proj-ects, however, his primary focus is on high-end residential remodeling. Over the past 23 years, Classic Remodeling has garnered numerous national awards including the Chrysa-lis Award, Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 National Award, and Professional Remodeler’s Best of the Best Design Award.

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ARCHITECTS + ARCHETYPES

At what point did you know that architecture was the career path for you?

As a sophomore in high school [in Rich-mond, VA], I took an elective course that introduced me to mechanical drawing and architecture; I loved it and never looked back. The goal [architecture] was set at age 16.

What advantage do you offer your clients by being both an architect and a former contractor?

I have always felt that the most effective designers are not simply those able to de-sign solutions that function and inspire, but those who truly understand both the design process and the means and meth-ods of construction. With knowledge and experience in the full process of design and construction, we have the tools to cre-ate the most effective and practical solu-tions for our customers.

In your opinion, what are the components that make up a structurally solid, aesthetically pleasing design?

The interplay between mass and void. Walls and solid elements make up the mass; windows and other openings make up the void. It has been said that all buildings need a base, middle, and top. While I can agree in part with this statement, I also believe that well-proportioned buildings with interest-

ing interplay between mass and void can of-fer a stunning aesthetic. Secondly, there is a saying, “God is in the details.” A truly won-derful building includes exquisite atten-tion to the details. I like to pay close atten-tion to what materials are used, how they come together, how openings are finished, how the parts are proportioned and scaled (individually and collectively), and how the whole responds to site conditions and the homeowner’s desires.

Do you have any exciting projects on the horizon?

We are talking with a client who owns property on Kiawah Island that offers sig-nificant design challenges due to the ex-tent and location of grand trees that can not be removed (requiring the home to be designed around those trees). It is exciting to work with difficult assignments; in my experience, they result in very interesting and unique solutions.

For more information about Spivey Architects, call (843) 795-9370 or visit spiveyarchitects.com.

Less than a decade after receiving both a bach-elor’s and master’s degree in architecture from Clemson University, Michael Spivey—in 1983—opened Spivey and Associates, offer-ing design-build services for the custom resi-dential market. As a member of the American Institute of Architects, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and the International Building Code Congress—and with licenses in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina—it is not surprising that Michael is a highly respected member of the Lowcountry’s architectural community.

Michael Spivey of Spivey Architects

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The Dilemma:The original sunroom didn’t really have a purpose because the home’s great room already provided a pleasant place to sit and chat. Melissa and Liz of Cor-alberry Cottage wanted to give the re-dundant room a function. In addition, they wanted to incorporate an English Cupboard into the dining room de-sign, but proportionally, there was not enough space between the room’s win-dows to fit one.

The Requests:Melissa had a very distinct idea of what she wanted the sunroom to feel like. With the goal of making it a co-zier, quieter room, she wanted to en-close the space. In the dining room, Melissa wanted a place to display her great collection of transferware and china.

The Plan:The team enclosed the sunroom by adding French doors in the archways. This helped create furniture walls that provide a sound barrier and visu-al division on both sides of the room. In addition, Melissa and Liz decided

to paint the hardwood floor to add warmth and interest to the room. They relocated the copper lamp that was proportionally too big and added a smaller light fixture. The new coffee table and end tables give a genuinely antique look with a whimsical el-egance. The color scheme and fabric were inspired by two oil paintings that Melissa discovered in Italy. In the dining room, the pair chose to cover the existing window with a perfectly sized English Cupboard, giving Melissa a place to display her china.

The Result:With the sunroom updates, Melissa and Liz managed to create a quiet nook, great

for reading, relaxing, and chatting. Melissa got not only a beauti-ful sitting room, but also a gorgeous piece of dining room furniture that fits perfectly in the room. With these changes, Melissa and Liz gave the sunroom purpose and man-aged to create a peace-ful sitting room and a lovely dining room ideal for sharing meals in style.

For more information, call Coralberry Cottage at (843) 884-2225 or visit coralberrycottage.com.

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With the help of her friend and business partner Liz Baker, homeowner (and co-owner of Coralberry Cottage) Melissa Hempstead created a space that expresses English country style with a coastal flair. In this example, the team shows us how they used their experience to turn a purposeless sunroom into a gorgeous sitting room and a dated dining room into a beautiful eating space.

Melissa Hempstead and Liz Baker of Coralberry Cottage

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From the artwork on the walls to the outdoor installations (all the way down to the bathroom

fixtures), these Kiawah homeowners buck traditional styling to take a contemporary

approach to their home design.

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A strong statement of color in an otherwise monochromatic, modern design, the master shower features a large slab of backlit onyx.

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There is no question that these Kiawah Island homeowners know what they like. Their taste is exact, their palette

flawless. This fact is instantly clear when one enters their MoMA-like foyer. But, the entrance is not the only place where their home wows visitors. Being art collectors, the homeowners intended the whole house (built by Sifly Homes) to not only display their lives’ passion, but also enhance their chosen masterpieces. Even the rarely seen rooms in the house—like the bathrooms—work in conjunction with their exquisite pieces. The powder room, off the entry, is perhaps the best example. The homeowners chose a Vitraform clear glass vessel sink, a Jado out-of-mirror faucet, and a black console vanity all from local bath and kitchen gallery Design on Tap. Ashley Hyer, Showroom Manager at Design on Tap, said, “This powder room stands out. The design was done around a painting [of a red rooster] that the homeowner has.” As if artwork itself, the master bathroom contains no paintings, carvings, or mobiles. The only embellishment is a large cowhide rug and, of course,

sleek chrome fixtures. In this very symmetrical, monochromatic lavatory, the centerpiece of the design is truly the crisp white soaking tub and the walk-in shower (with an incredible, back-lit onyx wall). Behind a marble-lined, hidden door sits the toilet—a Toto Neorest. “The Toto Neorest is about everything,” Ashley emphatically described. “It automatically opens. You can determine the temperature of your seat and your water and where the water hits you. It has a dryer, automatically closes, and automatically flushes.” And, if that wasn’t enough, Ashley showed her company’s versatility in a secondary bathroom off the master bathroom. (Ladies, imagine the peace

you’ll find by simply providing your John with his own john.) A man’s bathroom in every way, this second bathroom features a urinal, toilet, and pedestal sink in a masculine, modern square design. In stark contrast to the main part of the house, the guest wing exhibits the homeowners’ early, more traditional collection of artwork. It contains three of

(above and right) With floor-to-ceiling marble (covering even the door to the lavatory), this master bathroom draws your eye to both the beautiful soaking tub and the views beyond. (left) The downstairs powder room boasts interchanging matte and glossy black paint on the walls and a corresponding clear and black console. This design, along with the rest of the house, was conceived by Durbin Emerson of Emerson Dorsch Art & Design.

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(above) This spacious guest bathroom (with tile provided by Melcer Tile) fits appropriately within the more traditionally styled guest wing. (above right) Since the toilet is man’s throne (and these fixtures are so luxurious), this Kiawah bathroom is fit for a king.

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the six bathrooms on the property, all of which are similar. In keeping with a traditional theme, they worked with Ashley to choose bathroom fixtures accordingly. “They have a traditional

marble over there [in the guest wing] with contemporary fixtures, but in the traditional polished nickel.” said Ashley “That’s normally a finish that we use in a lot of our traditional homes.” While this Kiawah home took advantage of Design on Tap’s wide selection of bathroom products for their specific vision, it is important to note that the company sells anything that has water running through it, all of which might be considered artistic. Ashley explained, “We do hot water heaters, whole house filtration—or

point of use filters—faucets, and garbage disposals.” Don’t believe their products to be art? Take a moment to read about artist Marcel Duchamp’s ready-made La Fontaine—literally a porcelain urinal, which is permanently displayed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. If you’re interested, Design on Tap will sell you the next great ready-made, la chaudière (a.k.a. hot water heater). v For more information, call (843) 329-0661 or visit designontap.net.

Ashley Hyer of Design on Tap

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(above) Kolbe Gallery’s selection of uniquely sized and shaped windows is limitless because each product is handmade to the homeowners’ specifications. (below) Each window installed in this home is hurricane impact rated, meaning they won't shatter under the siege of flying debris.

Two home professionals form a working bond over quality, taste, and integrity; the result is an undisputed work of art.

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Kiawah Island, recently named the happiest seaside town in America

by Coastal Living magazine, is probably such a popular spot because of the awe inspiring confluence of impeccable homes and unbelievable nature. At that intersection, in many homes, lie Kolbe Gallery windows and doors, bridging the interior and the exterior. Kolbe Gallery’s

prevalence on the island has a lot to do with builder Dan Buffington’s preference. (He’s built over 65 homes on Kiawah!) For this particularly incredible marsh-view home beyond Kiawah’s second gate (designed by Herlong and Associates), Dan explained, “We really felt very strongly about wanting good, high quality windows—not only high quality as

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With an incredible marsh view, the homeowners wanted their windows to be both beautiful and functional; each window has a retractable screen so that when the windows are open, they are protected from insects, but when the windows are closed, their view is not hindered. (below) Even the homeowners' master shower has a marsh view!

far as the strength of the window, but also the architectural design of the window.” With those requirements in mind, along with knowing that the homeowners wanted hurricane impact-rated windows (that won’t shatter during a storm) of all sizes and wood species, Dan turned to the window experts at Kolbe Gallery. “We have over 110 different window options, so we build it to order,” said Jonathan Kenin, Sales Manager at Kolbe Gallery. “We have standard sizes, but if somebody would like it stretched a little bit this way or that way, there’s no problem with that at all because we actually do hand-make our windows. They’re not constructed on an assembly line.” Because each window is made to order (in Wausau, Wisconsin), options are almost limitless. In this case, the homeowners took

advantage of that flexibility, choosing four different wood species for the window frames—pine, oak, mahogany, and cherry. These options are only a handful of what Kolbe has available. “In this house, some of the rooms were paneled in oak, as an example, so the windows have oak on the inside. The outside is painted aluminum clad. But, on the inside, we were able to match the interior trim,” noted Dan. With that kind of customizability—and this kind of exquisite home—comes some fairly complex requests. So for each project, either Terry Sutton, Kolbe Gallery’s general manager, or Jonathan Kenin, works very closely with the project manager to ascertain the exact specifications. Then, upon delivery, they are on site to look over each item,

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While large bay windows show an uninterrupted view, they are not very safe during a storm, so the homeowners opted for architecturally beautiful and safer windows from Kolbe—and a lot of them. Bonus? These windows hold at least a 20-year warranty.

making sure nothing happened during shipment. If there is anything wrong, they are able to take care of the issue so that construction delays don’t occur.

“Depending on the room, the thickness of the wall, and the species of the wood, you might have 20 windows that are the same size, but each has different jam thicknesses or wood species. There are a lot of different components in a house that has 50 or 60 windows; there are a lot of different possibilities that the windows could be mixed up,” Jonathan described. That, above all other benefits, is why Dan chose—and continues to choose—Kolbe. They are reliable—both the people and the product. v For more information about the Kolbe Gallery, call (843) 881-0038 or visit kolbegallery.com. For more information about Buffington Homes, visit buffingtonhomes.com.

Dan Buffington of Buffington Homes and Jonathan Kenin of the Kolbe Gallery

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“About two Christmases ago,” recounts Angela Wills, “we were going around to stores,

looking for flooring for our home. We pulled up to Carpet Baggers. It happened to be the day of their Christmas party, so they were closed. As my husband, Bob, and I got in the car to go back home, Dean [Kelly, Co-Owner] came out of the store and flagged us down. He spent about two hours with us answering our questions. It was on that day that we knew we were ready to replace our floors, and we had found the perfect company for the job.”

Once Bob and Angela settled on a com-pany to complete their project, they began the material selection process. The couple chose Shaw engineered maple hardwood flooring. Angela describes, “I’ve always wanted my home to have a Southern, tra-ditional feel to it. To be honest, the floor-ing reminds me of what used to be in my great-granny’s house—I like that memory, and I like that feel.” Giving the home a certain aesthetic was not the only benefit of choosing this engineered flooring. The Willses’ home is situated on a concrete slab, which diminishes their options for traditional wood flooring. Jim Mahaffey of Carpet Baggers explains, “Similar to ply-wood, engineered hardwood flooring has different layers that crisscross with the other layers, giving it more stability than solid wood on concrete or in other high moisture areas. With a solid product, the wider the board, the more likely it is to cup—engineered flooring doesn’t have this prob-lem. In the Lowcountry, we experience high moisture—Bob and Angela especially see this moisture because of their concrete slab. An engineered product is durable, can be re-sanded, and many of them have warran-ties extending up to 50 years.” Understand-ing these benefits helped the Willses make the best flooring decision for their home.

After the engineered hardwood (as well as an elegant stair runner and new base-boards) was installed, the Willses saw the beauty in their remodeled floor and were in-spired to undertake a full-home renovation, including an updated kitchen and a custom, cedar-lined closet. Excitedly awaiting the completion of the project, Angela and Bob know that their upstairs rooms’ floors will look just as stunning as the lower level. v

For more information, call Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings at (843) 571-0013 or visit carpet-baggers.com.

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Homeowner Angela Wills with Jim Mahaffey of Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings

Ready for a new design in their West Ashley home, Bob and Angela Wills sought to update their flooring by adding classic hardwood, new baseboards, and an ultra-elegant stair runner.

The engineered maple hardwood (left), stair runner (middle), and cedar-lined closet (right) were all installed by Paul and John Springfield, who have worked for Carpet Baggers nearly 18 years.

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“It was not something that my wife saw the benefit of imme-diately. It was like with most

gadgets—I was enthralled with it, and she was lukewarm about it,” explains Johnny Baxley of his family’s decision to install advanced technology in their new home. With a desire for speak-ers throughout the house, an easy way to access the internet, and two media rooms, Johnny had some persuading to do to convince his wife that such tech-nology was well worth the money. First, he explained to his wife the con-venience of having two media rooms—

one for their two daughters and one for the adults. His reasoning was that the kids could easily entertain their friends in their own media room, offer-ing the parents a little peace and quiet in their room. Then, Johnny explained the benefits of a keypad—the hub of a home’s technology—to his skeptical wife. He notes, “I explained to her that with these keypads, we would basically have a ‘mom and dad’ button that ac-cesses the music we like to listen to and a ‘kids’ button that plays the girls’ mu-sic. The music would play on speakers placed in all the rooms of the home—even the patio. And, each room could be

(above) The Baxleys’ first media room—for the parents—offers Mr. an Mrs. Baxley a place to relax, enjoy the game, and entertain guests. (below) The entire A/V system of the Baxleys’ home is controlled by a convenient remote keypad, which houses access to television, movies, and music.

When the Baxleys began construction on their new Park West home, they decided to spend a little extra dough for some big technological additions.

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playing different music if we wanted. From a high-tech keypad, we could also con-trol the cable, enabling us to turn on a TV station and play it throughout the home.” If this handy keypad wasn’t enough to convince his wife, the ease of internet use simply added to the list of pros. With structured wiring in the home—a system of wiring within the walls that allows all of the technology to connect and run smoothly through-out the house—in-ternet capabilities are limitless. Johnny explained to his wife that, in addition to a strong wireless con-nection, hardwired ports could be placed in various areas to allow for faster in-ternet browsing when other fam-ily members are utilizing the wireless. When too many people use a wireless connection at once, the browsing speed slows down; connection to a wall port al-lows for top-speed browsing at all times.

Successful in his rhetoric, Johnny was able to persuade his wife that a technological system was a good investment. Once they decided to install the system, they called the experts at Carolina Custom Security and Sound to obtain price estimates and advice about the best products. Because this was a new home, the team at Carolina Custom was

able to easily place structured wiring within the walls and proceed with the installation of the Baxley’s two me-dia rooms, internet connections, and Telecontrol key-pads. (Structured wiring retrofitting is possible for older homes as well, al-though the process is a bit more complex.) Johnny describes, “Since we had the system installed in

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(above left) The second media room—for the Baxleys’ two daughters—gives the girls a place to watch their own movies, browse the internet, and dance to Justin Beiber’s new single. (above right) Like the convenient remote, the IntelliControl keypad controls all of the audio and video systems of the home.

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(above and above right) Desiring an understated countertop with minimal striations, the Neals chose White Kashmire Granite to make the focal point of the kitchen the cabinets. (right) Bonni Agnew of Granite Shop.

Summerville homeowners David and Deborah Neal dreamed of a home that would help them blend their recently joined families and showcase their contemporary taste; Granite Shop played a key role in that success.

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As if ripped straight from The Brady Bunch original script, the story

of the Neals is one of recently blended families, a new home for all, and one misbehaving canine—sans the shag carpet and wood paneling. Befitting the modern era, Deborah and David Neal’s new home boasts sleek granite and classy marble instead. “We wanted a plan that com-bined the kitchen area, the din-ing room area, and the living area where our families—we both have large families—could communicate,” said David about the project. “We don’t like any [natural stone] pattern that’s too busy. We wanted neutral [coun-tertops] that would blend in and accentuate the cabinetry that

we already had,” added Deborah. With that vision in mind, the Neals scoured Charleston Home + Design magazine’s August home show to find a natural stone fabricator (among other home professionals). To their surprise, all along they were friends with one: Bonni Agnew of Granite Shop. Deborah ex-plained, “We’ve known Bonni for a long time as a personal friend, and we trust her. We were im-pressed with what they had to offer and their service.” Granite Shop, a local natural stone fabricator and installer, has one showroom and two fab-rication shops, one of which is conveniently located in Jedburg near the Neals’ Summerville job-site. (The other is in Mount Pleas-ant, a new location that opened in March, 2012.) The Summer-ville showroom, with fireplace and vanity displays, allows ho-meowners the chance to see the stone installed versus in raw form, which can be overwhelm-ing. Options for edges and seams are displayed, as well. There, the Neals confidently picked out stone for their master bath-room, guest bathrooms, laundry room, and of course, kitchen—the centerpiece of their vision.

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(clockwise) The homeowners chose to use both natural stone (provided by Granite Shop) and tile (provided by Melcer Tile) to accentuate their master tub and guest bathroom. Cost conscious, the homeowners used a granite remnant from the kitchen to outfit their laundry room.

“They used two different granites and two marbles,” described Bonni. “They chose marbles for the master (Botticino) and guest bathrooms (Rhino White) upstairs and some ‘White Kashmir’ granite for the kitchen and ‘Kashmir Gold’ granite for the vanities downstairs.” Simplicity of stone pattern is a relatively new desire for homeowners. The Neals are one of many that want a toned-down grain for all their surfaces. The marble used up-stairs in the guest bathroom, in fact, has nary a color discrepancy. The flat white countertops (with only a hint of grey), complemented by the marine blue tiled floor, make that bathroom a favorite for both Deborah and Bonni. For this kind of popular style, one would think the Neals paid top dollar. How-

ever, with Granite Shop’s vast selection and partnerships with local wholesalers, they saved quite a substantial amount of money. Bonni described, “For the kitchen, they were able to choose a full slab that they needed, and then for the bathrooms, we were able to save them some money by choosing remnants that we have at the shop. As far as choosing remnants, there’s any choice you can imagine.” Being a Brady-type family with semi-grown children and pets running amuck, frugality and quality were of great concern. With the help of Bonni and Granite Shop, “this lady” and “this fellow” got their dream. v

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Taking a critical look at their dat-ed vacation home, the owners of this Seabrook Island abode

determined that they needed to start a remodeling project to modernize their surroundings. After studying the lay-out of the home and carefully forming a budget, the couple devised two options; they either wanted to expand their mas-ter bathroom or transform their existing screened-in porch into a sunroom. The homeowners sought the help of Neal and Kara Crowell of Cinder Creek Con-struction, and upon speaking with them, decided to complete both options for the remodel and more. For these homeown-ers, completing all the projects in one fell swoop actually saved them a little money. Kara explains, “The final plans included removing the back of the house, expand-ing the dining room, opening up the living

With a desire to bring their vacation home up to date, one Seabrook Island, home-owning couple decided to make some major renovations.

(top) The newly renovated master bathroom is actually twice the size of the original room. (above) Nestled on a beautiful Seabrook Island lot, this home needed an update and a redo. The homeowners decided to expand the dining room, open the living areas, convert the screened-in porch into a sunroom, add a bedroom, and increase the size of the master bathroom, which drastically changed the design of the back of the house.

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areas, changing the screened-in porch to a sunroom, adding a second floor bedroom, and reconfiguring the master bathroom, nearly doubling its size.” With a list of alterations and updates, the team at Cinder Creek Construction began their work; they made it their mis-sion to move this home from the 1980s to the 21st Century. Kara describes, “We made so many little tweaks along the way to bring the house up to date. This was—and is—a secondary vacation home, so in the past, subtle updates were not made. Now, we’ve brought it to a more mod-ern state and made it more grandchild-friendly for the family. When they come here on vacation, they’ve got more living areas and more sleeping spaces for the grandkids, so they can enjoy the home even more than they’ve been able to in

the past.” In addition to completing the actual construction aspect of the proj-ect, the team at Cinder Creek also man-aged the new interior design. “A lot of the home didn’t have hardwood floors,” notes Kara. “It was a mixture of tile and the typ-ical mid- to late-’80s plush, pink carpet. These things were cutting edge at that time but not anymore. Just extending the same flooring throughout the house has made it a lot more open. Changing the paint colors a little bit has also made a big difference.” With the structural changes and updated interior design, the home was able to leave the 1980s in the past. While all of these changes make for an impressive remodel, perhaps the most alluring aspect is the bathroom transfor-mation. A comparison of the before-and- after photos shows the vast change from

(above) The new guest room provides a perfect place for the homeowners’ grandchildren to stay when the family visits Seabrook on vacation. (below) Now a beautiful sunroom, this space used to be a rarely-used, screened-in porch.

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the dated room, featuring green valanc-es, off-white tile, and polka-dot wallpa-per, to the updated room, featuring sleek, spa-like white tile, a glass-enclosure shower, and natural stone countertops. Although the Cinder Creek team found some unexpected issues during the renovation—like having to replace the polybutylene piping (which is prone to unexpected leaks) in the entire home—the crew was still able to effectively modernize the Seabrook Island house, giving the homeowners a comfortable, beautiful home away from home. v

For more information, contact Cinder Creek Construction at (843) 768-0784 or visit cindercreek.net.

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New hardwood floors are probably cheaper. In fact, laminate would do the job—to some degree. Surely, the college students wouldn’t notice the difference.

All these thoughts likely ran through the minds of decision makers at College of Charleston when brainstorming ways to preserve their circa 1827 Charleston single positioned cater-cornered to the Cistern. In the end, they opted to take

Floors two through four of 5 College Way all show the potential in even the ugliest floors. Previously covered in lead paint, Elegant Hardwood Floors restored them to their original beauty.

In addition to refurbishing the interior hardwood floors, Elegant Hardwood Floors refinished and repainted the historic building’s porch decking.

For a complicated historic renovation, College of Charleston took on the challenge of retaining the original hardwood floors in the face of toxic lead paint and wood deterioration.

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the more expensive and exten-sive route of accurately restor-ing each aspect of the building, including retaining the original hardwood floors—even though the building simply provides office space for professors in the department of Social Ser-vices and Humanities. “They knew they had a really high quality surface under-neath all the lead [paint cover-ing the floors]. They just had to figure out how to get it off. One option was to use a chem-ical stripper that was very ex-pensive and time-consuming. Another option was to hire a company to refinish the floors.

We were fortunate enough to be selected,” said Fred Stone, owner of Elegant Hardwood Floors. “NBM [Construction] decided to use us because we had the lead certification, and also we had the only dust con-tainment system that is ap-proved by the EPA [Environ-mental Protection Agency].” Most structures built before 1978 are likely to contain lead based paint, which, if ingested or inhaled, can cause nervous system damage, reproductive problems, and a myriad of oth-er negative effects. So, the EPA requires that contractors ren-ovating or repairing more than

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six square feet of paint in structures built before 1978 must be certified and trained to follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. This being true, it is surprising the lim-ited number of local flooring companies that have experi-ence in this capac-ity. “Our employees have done a tre-mendous amount of work downtown and know the difficulties of renovation work,” said Fred. “And, now that we’re lead certi-fied, not only do we know how to do it, we’re one of the only companies that is legally allowed to do it.” In addition to their refinishing talent, Elegant Hardwood Floors also pro-vides high-quality, new flooring for those projects featuring floors that just cannot be saved (and, obviously, for new construction). This was actually

the case for the ground floor of College of Charleston’s 5 College Way building. While Fred and his team saved the sec-

ond, third, and fourth floors, the bottom level required a new subfloor as well as new hard-wood floors. For this, they chose reclaimed an-tique heart of pine for its simi-larities to the original wood. Fred explained, “The mate-rial came from beams from an

old warehouse in Massachusetts that was milled down into five-inch floor-ing to match the original floors in the residence.” The goal was achieved, and in fact, one might say the ground floor is the most impressive, with original nail holes and a knotty grain that gives it a unique character. It’s no surprise that Elegant Hardwood

Floors was able to provide such services. With over 3,000 square feet of showroom and warehouse space and nine full-time employees, Fred’s company is one with a longstanding reputation for reliability and resourcefulness. v

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These refinished hardwood floors (left and middle) display a unique grain pattern that almost exactly matches the reclaimed hardwood floors that Fred chose for the project’s first floor (right).

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When all the formal abbreviations and acronyms are put aside, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa Jr., USAF (ret.) is simply John, a man who fell in love with a woman named Donna. This event formed the foundation upon which he eventually became the

president of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. His career is notable; John retired in 2006 as a three-star general, having flown over 3,600 hours in eight different air-craft. Their lifestyle is fortunate; after 25 military moves, the couple now retains residence in The Citadel’s Quarters One—the President’s on-campus house. They also escape to their beach abode on the Wadmalaw River and vacation in their quaint cabin in the Smoky Moun-tains. But, what is most intriguing is, after almost 40 years married, never does John use the word “I” but always “we.” His successes are not only his own. Sitting at ease in two wicker armchairs, lifetime copilots John and Donna waxed nostalgic for me about their meeting in Charleston, their true love of military life, and their eventual return to the Lowcountry as President and First Lady, though their roles at The Citadel seem more like Dad and Mom.

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John met Donna in 1972 when he was a football star at The Citadel and she was a ward sec-retary for the Medical Univer-

sity of South Carolina’s outpatient clinic. Upon John’s graduation, they married, and John was com-missioned in the Air Force.

“Donna had not really been out of South Carolina that many times,” John explained. “Our first base together was in Myrtle Beach. We’re both from the South, and we wanted to see the world. We end up in Myrtle Beach, go figure. Our sons were both born there. And so, that is really where we got started.” In time, they certainly got their wish to see the world. As is typical, about every 15 to 18 months, they relocat-ed. They were privelaged to experience the exotic posts in Scotland and Hawaii, as well as enjoy bases in Idaho, Alabama, Colorado, and more. See, the unique phe-nomenon about the military is that bonds are quickly made, so the most remote assignments often foster the strongest relationships. John said, “When we lived in Idaho, there were two stop-lights at that time,” John described. “Going out to the base, there was a 10 mile stretch of just high desert and tumbleweed. The first time we [John and sons] drove on base, our oldest son said, ‘Mom’s going to kill you.’ But, we ended up loving that base. It was so open. We were outdoors camping all the time. We had a ball. Most people lived on the base, so there was always something going on. Donna became very

independent, and the wives bonded.” Donna added, “It’s what you make of it. Because the guys were gone so much, the spouses were left with the kids, and it was tough. You have to depend on each other. As crazy as it seems, the show Army

Wives is dead on. When good things hap-pen, you share; when bad things happen, you share. It was a fun way of living.”

In the midst of the fun, John and Donna strived to keep their home life stable. So, the family—with the kids working on their own bedrooms—prided themselves on setting up a house in two days, some-

times working through the night. Prep-ping the family for a move was not as sim-ple. “I remember one day, the boys came up and said, ‘Moving is so easy for you, but it’s hard for us,’” Donna recalled. “One was in junior high school and the other

was in elementary school. They were not happy that we were moving again. And, I said, ‘What makes you think it’s fun for me? I know nobody. We’re a family. We move together. You just have to do it.’ Our joke was that, you have a few minutes to whine and that’s it, we’re moving.”

Even with all the moves, if you ask John, he’ll say that while he misses fly-ing airplanes, he misses that way of life and the people the most. The Rosas never intended on staying in the military. But, John explained, “Ev-ery time they [the mili-tary] would say, ‘Well, would you like to fly this airplane?’ Or, ‘You’re go-ing to go here and fly this,’ we both said, ‘Neat.’ Pretty soon, we turned around, and 20 years had gone by.” By that time, he was a colonel, moving smoothly up the chain of command. The statistics say, for every 100 officers

that are commissioned, only 10 make Colonel and just one makes General. He was the one, for in 1999, John made Brigadier General and soon found himself at the Pentagon as the Deputy Director of Operations.

“I was in the Pentagon when 9/11 oc-curred,” John mentioned soberly. “I was there when the airplane hit. Fortu-

The Quarters One entrance, featuring a refurbished chest of drawers from the General Clark era, is both stylish and inviting.

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John’s dark, wood-paneled office displays some of the family’s most prized possessions that reference their fascinating history: Citadel memorabilia (from the ’70s and now), aircraft models, family photos, and even some motorcycle collectibles.

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nately for us, it didn’t hit our pie; there are five pies. We felt it, and it filled that building up with smoke in a matter of minutes. So, the next two years were dedicated to the war on terror. Life was interest-ing for all of us in America at that time.”

After 32 years of flying sin-gle-seat jets (the equivalent of an open-wheeled Indy car, as John described it), fighting the war on terror, and—as Superintendant of the Air Force Academy—re-

directing the scandal-laden school, John and Donna thought that, perhaps, it was time to retire.

“While we were trying to decide, out of the blue, The Citadel called and said, ‘Would you be interested in coming back?’ I looked out, and Donna had the trunk packed. She said, ‘I’m go-ing home.’ I replied, ‘Wait a minute, we have a few things we need to do,’” John said. “The military was gra-cious enough to let me retire and come back here. And I

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think a large part of that was due to the fact that we would be continuing to edu-cate young people to serve our nation.”

Stay One Step Ahead of your AirplaneAfter holding positions as the commandant for the Air Command and Staff College and the su-perintendent for the Air Force Academy, John is no stranger to leading schools; however, upon arriving at The Citadel, he realized public institu-tions are a horse of a dif-ferent color.

“It is funded on a shoe string. There is only one Air Force Academy, West Point, or Naval Academy. So, those services put their best foot forward. Funding is never an is-sue. But, The Citadel is no different from any other state school. And when the recession hit, South Carolina cut higher edu-cation funding more than any other state in the country. We lost 50 per-cent of our state funding,” John said. “At that time, we made a decision not to cut academically, but to build academically, which has paid off. Realizing that the business model we had, where tuition and fees pay the bill, wasn’t vi-able anymore, we got outside consultants to come in and help us think for the fu-ture. We did this early on, ahead of many other colleges. It positioned us to not only get through the recession but to grow.” Coming out of the recession, The Citadel has been named the Number One Public Institution in the South by U.S. News and World Report.

It helps that The Citadel’s alumni are in-credibly generous. Where most colleges receive donations from around 10 percent of their former students, The Citadel sees 30 percent of their alumni giving back. Since taking office, the Rosas have been

instrumental in helping the College and The Citadel Foundation to raise nearly 110 million dollars. But, John, Donna, and the staff are not resting; they’re always looking for ways to improve the school. “We’re used to, in the military, getting things done. You figure out what you’re going to do, get it done, and move on to the next challenge. That is not always so in

higher education. We pontificate, study, and discuss. So, patience is a virtue that you have to embrace,” John confessed.

Their latest challenge? Diversification. John, brother to three sisters (who he

claims could do most any-thing better than him), is a proponent of increasing not only the percentage of female students in the core of cadets, but also African Americans and other minorities. Proudly, he tells me that the class coming in this fall will be the most diverse in The Citadel’s history.

“We went co-ed in ’96, in many respects pulling, screaming, and kicking. When I came back here, there was a certain seg-ment that said, ‘We need to go back to the way we were.’ I made it quite clear that I wouldn’t have come here if The Citadel weren’t the school that it is,” John declared. “Every young person ought to have the opportunity for this type of education. If you want this, if you want to put forth the effort, it shouldn’t matter where you come from or what gender you are. This is America. I served 32 years so everybody could be free. I mean, that is kind of pie in the sky, but it’s re-ally not.”

Ultimately, the Rosas’ goal is to foster graduates that are well-rounded and prepared for leadership. To succeed in the military, where almost 40 percent of their students went last year, John believes they must understand diverse groups and know how to lead them. In this way, John acts very much as the Dad

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of the school, always looking out for the students’ futures, whereas Donna—who takes a softer approach—thinks of her-self as The Citadel Mom.

In fact, their son Brad went to The Citadel, so Donna knows quite a bit about the pressures the cadets face. “Our son had a really hard time as a freshman, coming back after Christmas. It’s dif-ficult because the students go home for almost a month, and they’re with kids who go back to normal schools. He was

coming back to a strict life in the bar-racks,” Donna explained. “We’ve tried to build in more programs that involve the cadets coming over here, so they get to meet me and John. We try to show them that we support them.” One program, among many, that Donna is particularly proud of is the Cheeseburger in Paradise spirit booster, a party for all the mem-bers of the freshman class, held at Quar-ters One. The students—and Donna—do karaoke, eat, and socialize in their P.T. (physical training) clothes.

“Donna has really developed a great re-lationship with these kids. She sits there at graduation and cries,” John mused. “This one time I was sitting at my desk, and I heard a knock at the door. I looked out, and there was a young lady, a cadet. I thought, oh, something bad has hap-pened. She’s coming to the President’s house to let me know what’s going on. I opened the door, and she said, ‘Is Mrs. Rosa here?’ It turns out this young lady had been invited to go to a formal, and she didn’t have jewelry. So, she and

On the back side of the house sits a long sunroom (with 24 windows!) and a brick and flagstone porch, which is where the Rosas say their parties always migrate. (below) The Rosas’ front and back yards are designed so that each month something is blooming, thanks to Judy Eelman and Daisy Drayton.


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TIMELINE

Lt. Gen. John W. RosaSeptember 28, 1951Born

John Rosa and Donna Kangeter, with parents, marry July 14, 1973

Donna Kangeter meets Cadet John Rosa his sophomore year

Starting Quarterback, Sophomore Year

Cadet Rosa graduates from The Citadel and enters the Air Force

2LTC Rosa with a T-38 during pilot training

Flight Commander of the Jaguar squadron at RAF, Lossiemouth, Scotland

The Rosa family stationed at RAF, Lossiemouth, Scotland

1970

1971

1973

1974

1982

1981

1973

oct. 23, 1973Second Lieutenant

oct. 23, 1975First Lieutenant

oct. 23, 1977Captain

march 1, 1985Major

A-7 Corsair

Jaguar

Flown from1977-1980

Flown from1980-83

Flown from 1975-1977

A-10 Thunderbolt

1970s 1980s

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Timeline designed by Ashley Holiday.Photographs provided by The Citadel's Archive and Museum and the Rosa Family. Select photography by The Citadel's Russ Pace.

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Flown from 1994-95

F-117 Nighthawk

1995

2003-2005

1993

2006

Deputy Operations Group Commander, Holliman AFB, New Mexico

Col. Rosa as F-16 Wing Commander, Shaw AFB, Sumter, South Carolina

Lt. Gen. Rosa becomes the 19th President of The Citadel

Rosa family portrait, Christmas at The Citadel. Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Rosa with sons Brad and Jonathan; daughter-in-law Elisha; grandchildren Mikey and Matty

Lt. Gen. Rosa as Superintendant, Airforce Academy in Colorado Springs, CO

Jan. 1, 1990Lieutenant Colonel

Feb. 1, 1994Colonel

aug. 1 1999Brigadier General

april 1, 2003Major General

Sept. 1, 2003Lieutenant General

Flown from1999-2000

Flown from1999-2000

Flown off & on from 1983-2000

F-16 Falcon

HH-60

HC-130

2011

1990s 2000s 2010s

Brig. Gen. John Rosa was working in the Pentagon

at time of the attack.

September 11th, 2001:

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Donna were in the back digging through all of her jewelry.” John’s re-spect of Mrs. Rosa’s impact on the ca-dets is obvious. And, one can easily link The Citadel’s recent success to both their partnership and their individual leadership.

Trust your Instruments; They’ll Take you HomeThe Rosas strive to be always acces-sible, making Quarters One—a five bedroom ranch on campus—the per-fect place to convene. Built in 1954 specifically for General Mark Clark (as in I-526), the house has a formal din-ing room, living room, study, sunroom, handicap-accessible restroom, and

(above) The dining room in Quarters One has seen its fair share of important dinner parties, which is why General Clark’s opulent chandelier from Austria fits so nicely within the space. (below left) The sitting room, beyond the entrance, connects with the dining room, providing a perfect place for after-dinner drinks, socializing, and karaoke—thanks to Mrs. Rosa. (below right) One of the first changes the Rosas made to the home was altering the guest bathroom to be wheelchair accessible, while still retaining Mrs. Rosa’s Lowcountry style.


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porch, all designated public spaces for par-ties and meetings. The remaining rooms in the house are for personal use, though the Rosas find it difficult to define the line.

“There are events where we’re stand-ing out here entertaining, and we’ll look in the house and say, ‘There’s somebody walking around in our bedroom!’” John said while chuckling. “We had a two-story house when we did this before [at the Air Force Academy]. So, everything upstairs was ours, and people didn’t go up there.” Donna noted, “We had a huge house at the Air Force Academy, about 10,000 square feet. But, the home was a bit ostentatious. The first thing the boys said when they came in [to Quarters One] was, ‘Okay, now we’re back home again.”

Donna knew she wanted Quarters One to be a Charleston house with bright col-ors, reflecting her and John’s beginning. The office is perhaps the best example of her personal touch. She decorated with framed family photos and memorabilia of their time in the military—from cadet mementos to treasures from all the plac-es they’ve lived. When the students visit, the Rosas can hear giggling as the cadets survey their vast library of memories.

For the rest of the house, Donna used a combination of pieces left by previous presidents (some found in the attic and

restored) and their own furniture. One feature that is particularly impressive is the dining room chandelier. “It was given to General Clark by the Austrian govern-ment. After World War II, he was part of the team that divided up the way Europe was going to look,” John explained. “No-body wants to clean it. Nobody wants to touch it because it is General Clark’s. It shows the significance of General Clark. He made a huge impact. I think all of us have tried to make it [the home] more livable. Big magnolias were planted in the back by our predecessors when the Joe Riley Stadium was built [in 1997]. The ballpark lights were so bright, they couldn’t sleep. Those trees have grown up now, and it blocks the light.”

With that addition, the Rosas’ porch, is perhaps the best “room” in the house,

which is probably why most parties end up back there and why Donna said the guys like to have their cigars and scotch back there.

But, no matter how lovely the house is, it is essentially a working home, not a relaxing home. “We figured it out. Be-tween the two of us, we can do this [work on campus] for about 45 days straight. Then, you’ve got to have some breaks. You’ve got to have some type of a place to get away and chill out,” John said. “Our goal when we were young was to have a house in the mountains and somewhere at the beach. And, we’ve done that. We have a house in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.” Donna interjected, “It’s just a tiny little thing. It’s two bedrooms. When we built the cabin up there [in 2001], we had no idea that we were going to come

The sunroom is a favorite space of Lt. General Rosa for its beautiful sunsets in the winter.

Opening up to guests beyond the foyer, the Quarters One living room invites guests to make themselves at home, the goal of Mrs. Rosa when decorating the space. The original, 1954 glass division between the living room and sunroom allows light to filter throughout the home.


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back here. We just thought that had to be our little getaway place.”

More locally, the Rosas have a home on the Wadmalaw River. “It’s a great place to fish, shrimp, and clear your mind. I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. For all my life in the military, except for Myrtle Beach, we didn’t have the opportunity to do that. So, it’s kind of like coming home,” John said. For this house, they’ve done quite a bit of remodeling (which they find relaxing)—some in the kitchen and a lot on the dock. They invested so much effort because, when they retire from The Cita-del, they want to stay in the area. Donna’s extended family of nephews, nieces, and her sister Tommye, remain in Charleston. And Jonathan, their oldest son, along with his wife, Elisha, are successful local busi-ness owners. “We love the beach and the Lowcountry, all that is here,” John shared. “We have so many good memories. My family is only three and a half hours away. We love South Carolina.”

The Rosas won’t be leaving The Citadel any time soon. Their renewed contract has them staying longer than any of the past presidents since General Clark (who was in office for eleven years).

Never Stop Flying; Never Give Up“When I committed [to The Citadel] I said, ‘We’ll see what we’re going to do at the end of five years.’ We didn’t know what was going to go on in our lives. Don-na is a cancer survivor. We didn’t want to say we’re going to commit to 10 years and then realize we don’t like this.”

It’s true. At the time of the Rosas’ return to Charleston, Donna’s hometown, she was a four-time cancer survivor with 10 years’ worth of scares under her belt—a stage four tumor on her lung among them. “It started with a mole on my back that had been watched for three years,” Donna described. “I insisted that they take it off after reading an article about a young lady that had passed away from melanoma that started as a mole on her back. They did the biopsy on me and when it came back as melanoma, they did a wide incision to get the surrounding area. They said the mar-gins were clear and that we were good. But, actually, the margins weren’t clear. Unfortunately, we trusted the doctor. We didn’t get a second opinion.”

This is the mistake that she vows to pre-vent others from making. As a speaker

and participant for Relay for Life, she spreads this message. In addition to serv-ing on the advisory council for MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center, she has spoken on bases around the country about her struggles in order to urge people to get skin screenings, wear sunscreen, and—most importantly—stay positive.

“People think it’s a death sentence, but it’s not,” Donna insisted. “It’s very im-portant to me for people to realize that. When I had cancer in my lungs, the life expectancy was nine months, and that was in 2000. By talking about it at differ-ent bases, it’s amazing the people that call and say, ‘You’ve saved my life,’ or ‘You’ve let me see that there’s hope.’”

Then, a year ago, after years of clean scans, the Rosas found out that Donna had cancer in her foot—the fifth diagno-sis of melanoma. Taking her own advice, Donna got through the surgery and now says, “I’m good again,” implying she ac-cepts that her health will always be an ebb and flow of good and bad.

Remember: A Good Landing is One you Can Walk Away FromThrough setbacks, successes, and even interviews, John and Donna remain hand in hand. Like they do for so many of their cadets and colleagues, they opened their home to me. It’s easy to see why the Rosas have retained so many friendships, in spite of all the moves. Their honesty, modesty, and joy of life is palpable. ★

Even while enjoying beverages and the paper on the porch, it is clear John is still very much in love with Donna, his wife of almost 40 years.


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With a kid-sized easel, a fireplace stuffed with books, ribbon-accented curtains, and a precious pink daybed, this room provides a place for a little artist to thrive and imagine. Designed by Sandra Gaylord of Gaylord Design, this classy playroom also features a hand-knotted rug from Fine rugs of Charleston.

For more information, call Gaylord Design at (843) 327-4635 or visit gaylorddesignllc.com. To learn more about the featured rug, call Fine Rugs of Charleston at (843) 577-3386 or visit finerugsofcharleston.com.

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Architect mitch laplante with laplante Associates and interior designer Judi embrescia envisioned the perfect playroom for the children of Kevin Flynn, co-owner of ePIC Development Group. When Kevin decided to renovate his 1908 downtown home, the builder-architect-designer team expanded the attic space, creating a loft for Kevin’s kids to play video games, relax, and have sleepovers with their friends.

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In this nursery, both elegance and functionality reign supreme. With features such as a dark-stained four-poster bed, a classic oriental rug, and lighting fixtures—like an ornate chandelier—this room is equipped to mature right along with the newborn babe (and it provides a comfortable spot for the new mother to rest within arm’s reach of her child).

For more information, call Horack, Patch, and Associates at (843) 343-4170 or visit horackpatch.com. Lotus Table (above) and Lotus Floor Lamp (not pictured) as well as similar chandeliers are available at Circa Lighting, 426 King Street, (843) 937-5990.

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nautically inspired, this nursery incorporates all the accoutrements of the high seas—pendant flags, a grayscale sailboat print, rope curtain ties, and a classic red buoy. For this baby boy’s quarters, his parents, with the help of interior designer Hunter Graybill of Hunter Phelps Interiors, added a personal touch to the nursery with black-and-white infant prints hanging from a nautical rope. Bonus? The paint in this room was provided by eco Deco and is totally baby-friendly.

For more information, call Hunter Phelps Interiors at (843) 647-7457 or visit hunterphelpsinteriors.com. To learn more about Eco Deco’s baby-friendly paint, call (843) 654-9520 or visit myecodeco.com.

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A space constructed for twins, this navy blue-and-white room is decorated in Coralberry Cottage’s english country décor, tailored for the smallest members of the household. Our favorite features include the almost-rustic twin beds with matching dresser and chests, a mini table for coloring, and a Spanish-inspired burro, which gives the young muchachos’ room a hint of quirky character.

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Ch+D Asked Christine Osborne, Owner of Charleston’s Favorite Toy Store, Wonder Works:

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Playing house has been an all-time favorite pastime of girls and boys alike, and these Sullivan’s Island kids have it made—they have their very own playhouse inside the main home! Featuring fully functioning shutters and doors, this playroom leaves nothing to be desired. When the kids are tired of a long day of housekeeping, they can hang out on the couch or play a game of air hockey to relax.

For more information, contact builder RS Custom Homes at (843) 886-5187 or visit rscustomhome.com. To learn more about the building materials, call Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. at (843) 744-6281 or visit southernlumbermillwork.com.

Fit for the next David Beckham or Kobe Bryant, this sports-themed room is the perfect place for a teenage guy to call "home." Its coolest features include a wall-mounted, flat screen Tv, a magnetic chalkboard, an over-the-door basketball hoop, and a dartboard.

For more information, call Priester’s Custom Contracting at (843) 200-8495 or visit priestercustomhomes.com.

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Growing up near the ocean (and the river, and the marsh), lowcountry kids are born into a culture that values the great outdoors—especially boating and fishing. Why not take this passion and incorporate it into a boating-themed room? With a twin bed situated in a classic wooden boat frame, a sailboat mobile, and a Guy Harvey-style mural, this room is sure to bring out the fisherman in any kid.

Talk about a throw-back to the gold rush—this Wild West room elicits mental images of the old folk song “Home on the range.” The covered wagon bed, along with mounted antlers on the wall and a rugged trunk as a bedside table, provides a space that undoubtedly feeds the imagination of one lucky kid in the lowcountry.

For more information about both of these rooms, contact Thomas Evans Custom Building and Renovations at (843) 442-0277 or visit thomasevansconstruction.com.

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Pleasing a set of five-year-old twins is no easy task—especially when one loves his sword and shield and the other wishes she lived in Cinderella’s castle. When these downtown homeowners decided that their polar-opposite twins were going to share a room, they sought to give each child a space that reflects his or her personality—a princess nook for her and a knight’s cranny for him, both mimicking the grandeur of a medieval may Day celebration.

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Swinging from ropes and zip-lining across the yard are just a few of the activities kids can do on this custom, tree house-style jungle gym. let your little ones release their inner Tarzan—complete with all the yelling and screaming they can do—by giving them an outdoor space that’s all their own.

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nothing’s more girly—or more trendy—than a pink and green combination. This room reflects the sweet, feminine nature of the homeowners’ daughter. What’s even better? The room was painted with eco Deco paints, which are perfect for children because they emit no harmful odors or chemicals.

Also painted with kid-friendly eco Deco paints, this boy’s room reflects a wild Texan spirit, featuring custom cowboy drapery, bucking bronco prints, and a fun stallion lamp. The primary color palette—featuring blues, reds, and hints of yellow—makes this space perfectly boyish.

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EEach year, Charleston Home + Design teams up with local architects to bring you a showcase of the

year’s best projects, presenting works that represent the Lowcountry’s refined design. Peruse the next few pages—a lookbook of eye-catching photography and dream homes—to indulge your senses and learn about the pieces and passion that create

a home. The pieces are those architectural elements holding a home together and giving it unique personality and pizazz; the passion is the devotion of the architect behind the design, pouring his or her heart into a life-size, livable work of art. These two elements turn a simple, run-of-the-mill house into a one-of-a-kind, show-it-off, love-it-everyday kind of home.

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To catch a glimpse of this home's interior, turn to page 148 for more from Spivey Architects, Inc.

We often hear our friends and acquaintances say how fortunate we are to live in the Charleston area.

This is said for various reasons, but the most common themes are the quality of our lives and beauty of our surroundings. As residential architects, the quality and comfort of our clients’ lives and the beauty of our environment (both natural and built) is of utmost importance to us. The Charleston Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) is a group of local registered professionals committed to helping our client homeowners through the maze of questions and doubts that surround the idea of building or renovating their home.

With recent positive regional and national indications in the housing market, we appreciate another fortune of living here in the Charleston area. Historically and statistically, the downturns in the economy are not as severe or prolonged here as in other areas. With the current influx of new businesses to our area, the professionals of Charleston CRAN share the cooperative spirit of our local civic and business leaders, and of the Charleston community, to work together for an even better quality of life for all of us. We invite you to visit our website at crancharleston.org to find a complete listing of Charleston CRAN member architects. Bill Huey, President, Charleston CRAN

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The Pieces➊ The entry separates the private section of the home from the living areas and directs the view to a specimen live oak, the marsh, and river beyond. ➋ The fireplaces were hand-crafted by the owner. ➌ The master bath area is fully paneled in cherry.

The Passion: From the Heart of Michael Spivey, Architect“With lots of living areas on the first floor and the abundance of trees on site, the design required careful planning to accommodate both situations. We used the challenge to create a fully functional home that uses the existing trees to enhance the built space and the overall presence of the home’s setting. Incorporating a home perfectly within nature is one of the most satisfying aspects of residential design.”

Project Type: New ConstructionLocation: Beresford Hall, Mt. Pleasant Builder: Cook Bonner Construction, Inc.Square Footage: 5,000

Spivey Architects, Inc. (843) 795-9370 | spiveyarchitects.com

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The Pieces➊ The hand-carved black walnut Georgian fireplace was constructed by Mary May, a graduate of the School of the Building Arts. ➋ The location of the home on a bend of the neighboring salt water creek allows for maximized views. ➌ A dramatic four-story staircase, heavy mouldings, and wood paneling add to the architectural details of the home.

The Passion: From the Heart of Christopher Rose, Architect“With an unusually shaped lot, bound on three sides by a swift-moving creek, we were able to create a 5,000 square foot home, maximize the views, and screen the home from a neighbor a mere 40 feet away. The entire house is just one room deep, so every room has an incredible view of the marsh and creek. The contractor, with their attention to the craft of building, beautifully executed all of our details to perfection. We would always leave the jobsite with a smile on our faces, and that’s the true joy of it.”

Project Type: New ConstructionLocation: Kiawah Island Builder: Leonard Builders | Square Footage: 5,000Interior Designer: Marian Chatfield of Chatfield Interiors

Christopher Rose Architects, P.A.(843) 559-7670 | chrisrosearchitects.com

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The Pieces➊ The tower element in the home provides natural cooling, access to the roof, and a distinctive architectural character. ➋ The living roof, which will grow into a lush garden, offers a comfortable outdoor space, increased oxygen flow around the house, and cooler temperatures inside the house. ➌ The preservation of the existing live oaks on the lot and access to their majestic branches from the roof garden connect the home seamlessly with nature.

The Passion: From the Heart of David Hill, Architect“This house is in a neighborhood where we have designed and built several very nice, very green homes. We decided to have some fun with the architecture for this client, along with developing an even greener final product. What was very gratifying to me was discovering that most of the existing neighborhood residents had already given themselves ‘unofficial’ tours of the house during construction—I couldn’t wave ‘hello’ to someone on the sidewalk without them saying ‘Been in the house—love it!’”

Project Type: New ConstructionLocation: Oak Terrace Preserve in Park Circle Builder: The Verdi Group, LLC | Square Footage: 1,840Interior Designer: The Verdi Group, LLC

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The Pieces➊ English Arts-and-Crafts Architecture ➋ Open Floor Plan with Extensive Views ➌ Multiple Outdoor Living Spaces➍ Unique, Edgy Bar and Wine Room

The Passion: From the Heart of Wayne Windham, Architect“One of my favorite aspects of this project, and really any other project, is being able to take a client’s desire, capture those desires, then build on them to make the house better than they imagined. We’re able to develop unique interior details throughout the home that many clients don’t even think of to begin with.”

Project Type: New ConstructionLocation: Cassique at Kiawah Island Interior Designer: Lynn Morgan Designs | Square Footage: 5,076 Builder: Steven J. Koenig Construction Company, Inc.

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The Pieces➊ The new design for the updated kitchen stays within the original kitchen’s footprint. ➋ The open floor plan connects the kitchen, dining room, and front living room. ➌ The team used a cabinet line for the base cabinets and asked the contractor to install custom shelves in place of the upper cabinets to make the kitchen unique and functional.

The Passion: From the Heart of Anita King, Architect“The older, ranch-style home now feels new and open. By lightening up the kitchen, reconfiguring the cabinets and appliances, and creating a larger opening into the dining room, the house can meet the demands of today’s style. Integrating an open floor plan and modern conveniences with a charming, older house provides a finished product that’s something to be proud of.”

Project Type: RemodelLocation: West Ashley Builder: Witte Construction

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Photography by Patrick Brickman

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The Pieces➊ Practical, Livable Space near the Beach ➋ New Covered Entry Stoop and Split-Stair ➌ Expansive Decking and Porches

The Passion: From the Heart of Trevor Draper, Architect“We were able to transform an existing house into a beautiful beach cottage with one very small addition—adding just 23 square feet of interior space to the home. Working with the client, we repurposed existing spaces; renovated, expanded and combined rooms; and simply cleaned up other areas with lighter colors and better lighting. We also addressed exterior needs, such as increasing the curb appeal of the house with an inviting new entry stair and covered stoop and also greatly expanding the deck overlooking the backyard.”

Project Type: RemodelLocation: Isle of Palms | Square Footage: 1,943Builder: Michael Eippert of Commonwealth Contracting

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Photography by Matt Bolt

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The Pieces➊ Custom Cherry Cabinets with Reproduction Glass ➋ Soapstone Island Countertop and Tile Surround at Range ➌ Hidden Appliances (Refrigerator, Dishwasher, and Wine Cooler); Hidden Oven Hood Enclosed in the Chimney➍ Old Heartpine Flooring

The Passion: From the Heart of Shelley Clark-Glidewell, Architect“My main goal is to make my clients happy. This design works well with the character of the historic 1892 Victorian home, yet still meets the needs of the 21st Century family. Even though this kitchen was completed 10 years ago, it looks like it was finished yesterday. My clients still love to live and work in the space, and that is the best compliment any architect can receive.”

Project Type: RemodelLocation: Summerville | Builder: Liberty ConstructionCabinet Subcontractor: Chuck Stallsmith of Charleston Caseworks

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Photography by Matt Bolt

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The Pieces➊ Shingle-Style Exterior Finish ➋ Turret Element at the Home’s Front ➌ Dome Ceiling

The Passion: From the Heart of Ron Gossen, Architect“I’m really proud of the home's overall cottage character. The three-story turret is one of my favorite elements; it houses a top-story study with an overall conical vaulted ceiling.”

Project Type: New ConstructionLocation: Kiawah Island Builder: R-K Engineers & Builders Square Footage: 4,100

Ron Gossen, Architect(843) 224-8209 | rongossenarch.com

Photography by Patrick Brickman

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The Pieces➊ Updated Kitchen with an Open Floor Plan ➋ New Living Room Created from the Existing Porch ➌ New Screened Porch

The Passion: From the Heart of Laura Middleton, Architect“We are proud of being able to deliver exactly what our clients envisioned. From the exterior, onlookers would never imagine that an older home like this one could house such modern architectural design. With a new, larger kitchen, eating area, and living room, our clients were extremely satisfied with the design and finished project, which, of course, makes us happy.”

Project Type: Remodel and AdditionLocation: West Ashley Builder: Village RestorationSquare Footage: 2,500

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The Pieces➊ Vaulted Kitchen Ceiling ➋ Custom Interior Trim Profiles ➌ Exquisite Master Bath

The Passion: From the Heart of Elizabeth Allen, Architect“I am most proud, with this project, of the relationship I had with these clients, helping them realize their dream of a house on the water in the Lowcountry. We’re still friends today!”

Project Type: New ConstructionLocation: Awendaw Builder: Allen Construction, LLCSquare Footage: 4,236

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The Pieces➊ Douglas Fir beams in the living room support the structural insulated panels for the roof frame. ➋ The wet bar is designed with aluminum-frame cabinet doors, an LED backsplash, and LED shelves. ➌ The fireplace mantle was constructed out of leftover Douglas Fir pieces.

The Passion: From the Heart of Andrew Clark, Architect“I am most proud that we were able to create a home that provides great gathering spaces for family and friends—inside and out. The spaces promote social interaction and have an architectural quality specific to this family that blends the traditional and contemporary seamlessly. Design is really about balance—balance between public and private, between cool and warm, and between soft and hard surfaces.”

Project Type: New ConstructionLocation: Mt. Pleasant | Square Footage: 2,600 Builder: Jay Madigan of Madigan ProjectsInterior Designer: Andrew M. Clark, AIA, LEED AP

Andrew M. Clark, AIA, LEED AP(843) 830-3103

Photography by Photo Brilliance by Joseph Snively

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The Kolbe Gallery (843) 881-0038

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With time-tested character, older homes have a leg up on new construction. But, with age comes

baggage—popcorn ceilings, vinyl flooring, and limited storage. Thankfully, a home with good bones can easily get a facelift, bringing it into the 21st century. If this is the case with your home, flip through the following pages to get design inspiration and (the less fun but equally as important) technical tips on updating the practical parts of your home.

Redesign Notebook

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Location: Isle of Palms

Key Players:Cabinet Designer: Carolina Kitchens of Charleston, Inc. (843) 856-8255 carolinakitchens.net

Key Features:Custom Wood Hood and Corbels • Handmade Wood Island Countertop • Internal Cabinet Knife Block, Spice Storage, and Mixer Shelf

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Photograph by Matt Bolt

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Before

Location: Mt. Pleasant

Key Players: Cabinet Builder: Advanced Kitchen Designs (843) 225-9344 akd.bizBuilder: MSP Custom Homes, Inc. (843) 224-2080 mspcustomhomes.com

Key Features:Added Windows Flank-ing the Hood • Ebony Stained Island with Fur-niture Legs • Smithport Custom Cabinetry with Crown Moulding


Location: Downtown Charleston

Key Players:Cabinet Builder: HWC Custom Cabinetry (843) 207-0750hwccustomcabinetry.com

Key Features:90 Square Foot Kitchen in Charleston Single with Maximized Storage • De-sign Incorporates Antique Table and Family Painted Art Work

Before

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Before


Key Players:Cabinet Builder: Hostetler Custom Cabinetry (843) 795-0946 hostetlercustom.com

Architect: Glenn Keyes (843) 722-4100 rgkarchitects.com

Key Features:Built in 1777 • Original Fireplaces, Arches, and Infill Brick Still Visible• Floor-to-Ceiling Custom Cabinets, Mantle, and Built-in Bookshelves

Before



Key Players:Interior Designer: Sandra Gaylord, Gaylord Design, LLC (843) 327-4635 gaylorddesignllc.com

Key Features:Custom French Doors that Open to Courtyard • Fireplace in Kitchen and Dining Area Retains Historical Feel

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Complete cabinetry and countertop solutions

ince 1991, Jilco Kitchen and Bath has provided our clients with cabinetry and countertop solutions to fulfill the needs of new construction, remodeling and commercial applications.

S At Jilco, we have a variety of kitchen and bath products to fit all budgets and design challenges. Jilco is the one stop source to make your cabinetry and countertop projects a success.

2300 Clements Ferry Road, Suite 105Charleston, South Carolina 29492phone: 843-849-6465

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“Pre-�nishing the exterior siding and trim materials is the only way to create a durable, lasting �nish. �is process encapsulates all 6 sides of the material and is the only way to control moisture and therefore provide a long lasting �nish. We talk with all of our clients about the importance of every detail within their home and this is truly one of the most important details if you are looking to create quality and low maintenance.” -Steve Herlong, Herlong Architects & Interiors

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Before

Location: James Island

Key Players:Remodeler: Designer Kitchens and Baths, Inc. (843) 763-7717 designerkitchensandbathsinc.com

Key Features:Utilized Original Cabinet Footprint • Marsh Views from Kitchen, Dining, Living, Master Bedroom, and Bathroom


Location: West Ashley

Key Players:Remodeler: Southeast Kitchens (843) 795-8809 sekitchens.com

Key Features:New Cabinetry in Painted Maple with a Brushed Glaze Finish •Black Walnut Island Countertop

Before

182 CH+D • Fall 2012 Photograph by Matt Bolt

Photograph by Patrick Brickman

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Doors + French Doors

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Before

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Key Players:Builder/Designer:Cross Cut Services, LLC (843) 608-8142 crosscutservices.com

Key Features:Custom Microwave Cubbie • Glass Doors and Tile Patterns • Refinished Cabinet Doors • New Cabinet Hardware


Location: Summerville

Key Players:Builder: Coastal Design Builders, LLC (843) 300-9383 coastaldesignbuilders.com

Granite Installer: MVP Granite and Flooring (843) 388-2326

Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprises (843) 747-6301, ferguson.com

Key Features:Remodeled Kitchen, Mud Room, Half Bath, and Dining Room • Stacked Kitchen Wall Cabinets with Glass Doors • GE “Café” Appliances • Push Button Disposal

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Key Players:Granite Installer: Granite Shop (843) 771-1235 graniteshopcharleston.com

Interior Designer: Jennifer Backman, Allied ASID, Kaiser Home Interior Design

Key Features:Subway Tile Backsplash • Refinished Cabinets with Hidden Lighting


Location:Mt. Pleasant

Key Players:Builder: RS Custom Homes, LLC (843) 886-5187 rscustomhome.com

Architect: Herlong and Associates (843) 883.9190 herlongarchitects.com

Interior Designer: Julie Fox, Fox Interiors, Inc. 843-509-9990 fox-interiors.com

Key Features:Removed Walls, Replaced with Steel Beams and Col-umns to Open the Space• Impact-Rated, Ma-hogany Doors • Zebra Wood Veneer • Gaggenau Appliances

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“We always recommend Coastal Elevators & Lifts LLC for their customer service, variety of selections and good value. It is one aspect of building a new home where we

know the customer will not be disappointed.”

3515 Meeks Farm RdJohns Island, SC [email protected]

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Location: North Charleston

Key Players:Remodeler: Thomas Evans Custom Buildings and Renovations (843) 442-0277 thomasevansconstruction.com

Granite Countertops: World Stone Distributors (843) 744-5665 graniteonline.net

Flooring Installer: Sa Floor Coverings (843) 276-7446

Key Features:Custom Wooden Self- Closing Doors and Drawers • Horizon Forest Products Flooring



Key Players:Tile Installer: Buckhannon Brothers Tile Showroom (843) 881-8911 buckhannonbrothers.com

Key Features:Stunning, Linear Stained Glass Backsplash • 12 by 24 Foot Porcelain Tile Flooring

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Key Players:Remodeler: The Renovators(843) 345-3214 therenovatorssc.com

Key Features:Reworked Dining, Kitchen, and Living Room • Custom Trim and Cabinets


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“1st class people doing a 1st class job”

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Painting · RestorationRemodeling · Carpentry

RoofingDrywall · Flooring

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Location: Hanahan

Key Players:Builder: Priester’s Custom Contracting, LLC (843) 200-8495 priestercustomhomes.com

Plumbing Fixtures: Design on Tap (843) 329-0661,designontap.net

Tile Installer: Flooring Services, Inc. (843) 764-4675 flooringservicesinc.com

Key Features:Dramatic Update of the Dark, Dated Wallpaper and Fixtures • Removed Over-bearing Shower Divide to Create an Open, Airy Feel


Key Players:

Builder: Kitchen, Baths & Beyond (843) 881-9566 kitchensbathandbeyond.net Paint Provider: EcoDeco Paints (843) 654-9520 myecodeco.com

Key Features:

• Removed Wall to Open Space • Honed Namib Gold Granite Accents • No VOC Eco Top Matte Paint

Before

Before

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Location: Kiawah Island

Key Players:Builder: Sanctum Custom Interiors (843) 718-2861 sanctuminteriorscharleston.com

Key Features:Hammered Copper Bathtub with Matching Mirrors and Sinks • Dedicated Soaking Tub Space with Corner Views


Key Players: Builder: Artistic Design & Construction (843) 573-2444 artisticdesignandconstruction.com

Key Features:His-and-Her Island Vanity With Floating Mirror • Frosted Glass Sliding Barn Door • Bay Window with Arched Transom

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hours. I know the difference is real because I can come in from being attacked by bugs on the dock to find the deck and pool area nearly free of pests!”

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194 CH+D • Fall 2012


LOCATION:Mt. Pleasant

KEy PLAyERS:

Builder: Structures Building Company (843) 856.6901 structures.net

Tile Installer: Melcer Tile Company, Inc. (843) 744-5345 melcertile.com

KEy FEATURES:• Silver Travertine Porcelain with Glass Tile Accents • Mirror Framed with Glass Tile


Before

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Living Spaces


Before

Location: Seabrook Island

Key Players:Builder: Cinder Creek Construction (843) 737-2201 cindercreek.net

Key Features:Dining Room Divide Removed to Create Open Floorplan • Screened-in Porch Enclosed and Small Child’s Bedroom Added Above

196 CH+D • Fall 2012


Before


Key Players:Builder: Southern Structures, Inc. (843) 442-7354 southernstructures.org

Key Features:Addition of 1,400 Square Feet onto Existing Home • Reduced Electrical Consumption by Install-ing Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs)



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198 CH+D • Fall 2012

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Before

Location: Sullivan’s Island

Key Players:Builder: Phillip W. Smith General Contractor, Inc. (843) 881-9828 phillipsmithcontractor.com

Key Features:Won a 2011 Prism Award • Transformed Dated, Dark Interior with New Flooring, Cabinets, and Lighting


Location: John’s Island

Key PlayersInterior Designer: Creative Cotton Company(843) 737-0935 creativecottoncompany.com

Key Features:Added Privacy Through Draperies and Natural Shades • Used Blackout Lining on Triple Window for Energy Efficiency

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200 CH+D • Fall 2012

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Location: Younges Island

Key Players:Interior Designer: April K. Lipps, AKL Professional Interiors (843) 764-3006 aklinteriors.com

Key Features: Relaxed, Coastal Feel • Lower Level Recreation Room with Second Kitchen

200 CH+D • Fall 2012


Key Players:Veneer Artisan: Veneer Works (843) 442-8241 veneerworks.com

Key Features:Exotic Wood Veneered Mantle

Photograph by James Ruley


Before

Detail

Living Spaces

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Key Players:Builder/Installer: Tailored Closets (843) 696-0791 tailoredclosets.com

Key Features: Hanging Profiled Doors and Drawers • Tilt-out Hampers and Pull-out Mirror

Before



Key Players:Interior Designer: Melissa Hunter, MW Hunter Custom Interiors (843) 556-4939 mwhunter.com

Builder: Coastal Construction Pro’s (843) 200-2721 coastalconstructionpros. wordpress.com

Key Features:Converted F.R.O.G. into Guest Room and Office • Window-Flanking Built-ins with Custom Cushions on Window Seat • Bright, Coastal Color Scheme


Living Spaces

Before

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Shown: Absolute Black granite tile with white oak inlay

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Location: Folly Beach

Key Player:Cabinet Builder: Sullivan Custom Cabinets (843) 554-5880 sullivancustomcabinets.com

Builder: ELS Construction Co. (843) 762-4800

Key Features:Cherry Wood Credenza • Open Shelving for Displaying Collectibles



Key Players: Foundation and Framing: The Verdi Company (843) 475-3317 verdicompany.com

Interior and Exterior Finish: Rock Creek Craftsmen, Inc. (843) 270-2057 rockcreekcraftsmen.com

Key Features: Exposed Framing and Round Metal Ductwork• Remodel Used Existing Bungalow Floorplan and Flooring

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206 CH+D • Fall 2012

Redesign Notebook


Before


Key Players:Landscaper:Charleston Landscape, LLC (843) 296-7592 charlestonlandscape.com

Key Features:Papyrus and Palm Divide Between Neighbors • Custom Pavers and New Path to Front Door


Before


Key Players:Builder: Classic Remodeling (843) 763-3297 classicremodeling.com

Key Features:Three-Level Outdoor Space: Patio, Screened-In Porch, and Deck

206 CH+D • Fall 2012


The Outdoors

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208 CH+D • Fall 2012

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Before


Before


Key Players:Landscaper: D.I.G. Landscapes (843) 327-4372 diglandscape.net

Key Features:Paver Walkways Con-nect Entry Gate with Backyard • Added Shade-Loving Plants: Redbuds, Ferns, and Camellias


Key Players:Builder: Just Additions & Remodeling (843) 928-3971 justadditions.com

Key Features:Added Sunroom as an Extension to the Kitchen • New Deck

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The Outdoors

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210 CH+D • Fall 2012

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Before

Location: Bailey Island

Key Players:Builder: Bennett Hofford Construction Co., LLC (843) 722-8169 ext. 223 bennetthoffordconstruction.com

Architect: Reggie Gibson (843) 722-9040 gtgarchitects.com

Key Features:Dual 12 by 15 Foot Screened-In Porch Addition • Bronze Screen and Copper Roof


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Key Players: Builder:Blue Haven Pools & Spas (843) 552-6000 bluehaven.com

Key Features:Copper Fire Bowls • Travertine Decking, Coping, and Columns

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Key Players:Builder: Carolina Builders and Reconstruction (843) 849-3643

Roof Installer: Pro Roofing and Siding (843) 608-3700 proroofingcharleston.com

Roof Supplies: Eagle Metals (866) 821-9980 eaglemetalsmfg.com

Key Features: Front Porch Gable Roof Replaced with Reinforced FlatDeck • Citadel Blue, Standing-Seam Metal Roof

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Key Players:Builder: Coastal Landscape Design, LLC (843) 559-3311 coastallandscapedesign.com

Hot Tub Provider: Crystal Clear Pools & Spas (843) 881-9595 charleston-pools.com

Key Features:New Irrigation System, Pergola, and 450 Square Foot Patio • Custom Water Feature


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Location:Isle of Palms

Key Players:Designer: Sharon Campbell, Backyard Retreats (843) 856-0049 backyardretreatsinc.com

Key Features:His-and-Hers Screened-In Porches• Weather-Resistant Resin Wicker Furniture and Sunbrella Fabric Lampshades



Key Players:Builder: Coastal Cottages of SC (843) 296-9427 coastalcottagesofsc.com

Key Features:IPE Deck and Trim • Eze-Breeze Sliding, Paneled Window

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Location: Maryland

Key Players:Builder: Amish Designers (800) 849-5175amishdesigners.com

Key Features:Eight-Foot, Wood, Octagonal Gazebo • Stained, Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine • Allowed D.I.Y. Homeown-er to Lay Foundation

Location:West Ashley

Key Players:Pool and Spa Installer: Aqua Blue Pools (843) 889-4080 aquabluepools.net

Landscaper: The Tree Clinic (843) 723-6032thetreeclinic.com

Key Features: Downsized Pool to Maximize Yard • Settings Controlled by iPhone • Walnut Travertine Pool Decking

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Key Players:Landscape Architect:REMARK (843) 746-9573 remarkstudiollc.com

Key Features:Reoriented Front Steps to Face Street Instead of Driveway • Utilized Na-tive Plants and Empha-sized Existing Dogwood Trees


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Location:Folly Beach

Key Players:Painter: Rhino Shield (843) 884-1992 rhinoshieldsc.com

Key Features:Ceramic Coating Ensured No Return of Black Mold or Paint Fading

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6 Study Your Stone. Replacing your old countertops in the bathroom or kitchen will give your space an instant facelift. Start your search for stone at a local stone distributor where you’ll be able to view the stone slab in its entirety, rather than in small pieces. From the hundreds of slabs on display, you’ll be able to see a full spectrum of natural stone from which to choose. Distributors can help hone your selection and suggest fabricators for installation.

AGM Imports (866) 547-4246 agmimports.comVitoria International (843) 760-2470 • vitoria.usWorld Stone (843) 744-5665 graniteonline.net

8 Evaluate Your Electricity. Some homes—especially historical ones— have had the same wiring for over 40 years. Corroded or frayed wiring and inadequate ampacity are the culprits of many home fires. So, get an electrical inspection and, perhaps, a whole-home rewire. And, consider installing a stand-by generator or some solar panels, all of which will increase the resale value of your home (and your safety).

CurrentSafe (843) 577-3491 • currentsafe.comLowcountry Generator (843) 425-2619 lowcountrygenerators.comMr. Sparky (843) 225-5998 • mistersparky.comSolartek Energy of Charleston, Inc. (843) 937-9999 • solarteksc.com

Redecorating, refinishing, rearranging, and replacing are the activities most people think of when remodeling a home. It is understandable; these superficial changes are the most visible. But consider this: if you’re going to go to all the trouble of upgrading your home’s aesthetic, why not also focus on your home’s health, too?

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4 Comprehend Your Coverage. Make sure your insurance policy is up-to-date and inclusive of all your belongings. Make notes (and take photos) of what you own, so if something gets damaged, you’ll have an easy time making a claim. Also, make your insurance company aware of any recent improvements to your home.

Allstate/Kevin Shealy (843) 573-4777 allstateagencies.com/kevinshealyMcKay Insurance, Inc. (843) 881-2229 restinsuredcharleston.com

3 Reinforce Your Residence. The Lowcountry has a lot to offer: beaches, culture, food, and hurricanes. Stand up to storms by taking some simple precautions; have your home inspected for wind vulnerability and have hurricane shutters or solar film installed on your windows to prevent damage caused by flying debris and rain.

Ace Preferred (843) 849-0455 • acepreferredinspections.comLowcountry Hurricane Protection and Shutters (843) 822-5519 • lowcountryshutters.comSolar Reflection (843) 769-6087 • solarreflection.comSolarworks Group, Inc. (843) 884-5123 • solarworksgroupinc.comWindward Shutters, LLC (843) 881-6262 windwardshutters.com

9 Withstand the Water.It’s easy to forget how susceptible to deterioration homes are here in the Lowcountry. Sun, storms, and debris can damage your roof, gutters, or siding, causing leaks that go unnoticed. And, since water is the number one culprit for silent destruction, take the time to have someone evaluate the surfaces that protect all that is within.

1st Class Painting & Restoration (843) 324-6006 • paintfirstclass.bizAirtight of Charleston (843) 225-5833 airtightsprayfoamofcharleston.comHomewerx (843) 270-2204 • homewerx.orgG & R Services 843) 343-5483 • gandrservices.comLeafguard (843) 832-3353 • leafguard.comPerma Coat (843) 763-4562 • permacoat.biz texcote.com

7 Preserve Your Power. Natural gas is both cheaper and more reliable than electricity. If you’re already remodeling your kitchen—and have your eye on a beautiful gas range—perhaps it’s time to have SCE&G install a service line from the street to your home. As for the interior, ditch the old water heater for a natural gas, tankless model. Gas lines can be installed easily to your hot water heater, furnace, fire place, as well as your new stainless steel gas range!

Blitch Plumbing (843) 795-9674 blitchplumbing.comSCE&G (800) 523-8242 • sceg.com/valueSmith’s Heating and Air Conditioning (843) 552-3772 • smithshvac.comSwift Appliance (843) 388-7283

5 Localize Your Lumber. Instead of buying from one of the home improvement stores, buy from a local lumberyard. You'll get more knowledgeable service, better quality lumber, and prices that often meet or beat the big box stores.

84 Lumber (843) 884-8431 84lumber.comBuck Lumber (843) 795-0150 bucklumber.comLiberty Cedar (843) 744-0450 libertycedar.comOrderOnSite.com (843) 693-2117Southern Lumber (843) 744-6281 southernlumbermillwork.net

2 Terminate Your Termites and Pests. Wood destroying termites, burrowing carpenter bees, and insulation-eating rats are not just bothersome to you, but also to your home and yard. Their activities can make your home unsafe. So, have your home treated for termites to avoid infestations and costly repairs, especially if you've disturbed the ground treatment around your house during your remodel.

Clarks Termite and Pest Control(843) 747-1804 • clarkspest.comCreature Catchers (843) 205-0551 peacefulpestcontrol.comLedford’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc. (843) 766-8298 • ledfordspestcontrol.comMosquito Squad (843) 884-8661 lowcountry.mosquitosquad.comPalmetto Exterminators & Palmetto Mosquito Control (843) 766-970 palmettoexterminators.net

1 Consider Your Crawlspaces. Crawlspaces are part of the foundation upon which your home is built. So, their integrity is actually very important. By encapsulating and dehumidifying those areas, the chance of mold and decay developing is nearly eliminated.Dehumidifying also prevents wood floors from cupping and increases the indoor air quality.

CleanAIR by Earthcare (843) 284-6160 • cleanairbyearthcare.comEnergy One America (843) 388-6260 • energyoneamerica.comESS: Environmental Solutions + Service (843) 881-0027 • essforcleanair.comMills Brothers Heating & Air (843)764-1919 • millsbroshvac.com

10 Sleep Soundly. Your home will now be both beautiful and safe for years to come.

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CRAN Charleston is comprised of local, registered residential architects dedicated to assisting homeowners make the most of their residential project. CRAN architects are committed to helping homeowners through the maze of questions and doubts that surround the idea of building or renovating a home.

AJ ArchitectsLocal since 1997

Alice Nixon Burress, Architect, AIALocal since 1977

Allen Design Inc.Local since 2003

ALM Architect, LLCLocal since 1999

b Studio ArchitectureLocal since 2009

Bill Huey + AssociatesLocal since 1987

Camens Architectural Group, LLCLocal since 1998

Carl Berry ArchitectureLocal since 1982

Christopher Rose Architects, P.A.Local since 1987

Clark Glidewell ArchitectLocal since 1998

Cobb ArchitectsLocal since 2000

Cumulus Architecture + DesignLocal since 2006

Dennis Lloyd Blaschke, Architect Local since 1998 Dolphin Architects & Builders

Local since 1990Herlong & Associates, Inc.

Local since 1983Hudson Designs, Inc.

Local since 1986M G Architects, LLC

Local since 2001

McDonald ArchitectsLocal since 1992

Michael E. Karamus, Architect, LLCLocal since 1999

O. Douglas Boyce, ArchitectLocal since 1979

Phorm Architecture + Design, LLCLocal since 2003

Ron Gossen Architecture, Inc.Local since 1995

Samuel Furr ArchitectsLocal since 1992

Schmitt Walker ArchitectsLocal since 1986

Swallowtail Architecture Local since 2001Thomas & Denzinger Architects

Local since 1973TMD Architects

Local since 2008Tucker Architectural Associates

Local since 1981The Verdi Company

Local since 2004W.M. Warlick, Architect

Local since 1972Wayne Windham Architect, PA

Local since 1982Zach T. Carney Architecture

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1st Class Painting & Restoration, LLC ..............189

84 Lumber .......................................................183

Ace Preferred Inspections, Inc ........................131

Accu-Brick Paving Systems .............................193

Accucom Integrations Group, Inc ...................219

Advanced Kitchens Designs of Charleston .....77

Advanced Window Fashions ...........................35

Advantage Elevators .......................................197

AGM Imports ...................................................46

AirTight of Charleston .....................................203

AKL Professional Interiors ...............................101

Alaglas Pools ...................................................73

All About Garage Doors ..................................74

Allstate/Kevin Shealy ......................................125

America's Home Place ....................................6

Amerisips Homes ............................................79

Amish Designers .............................................211

Aqua Blue Pools ..............................................93

Artistic Design & Construction .......................73

Atkinson Pools & Spas ...................................117

Atlantic Stone ..................................................179

Audio Tech Services ........................................ 189

Audio Warehouse ............................................ 129

Authentic Kitchens & Baths Concepts............ 104

Backyard Retreats, Inc .................................... 31

Best Buy Blinds, Inc ........................................125

Bennett Hofford Construction Company, LLC .13

Blitch Plumbing ...............................................89

Blue Haven Pools & Spas ...............................195

Brooks Custom Woodworks ...........................121

Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc ....................2, 127

Buckhannon Brothers Tile ......................................119

Builders Hardware of South Carolina, Inc ......141

California Closets ............................................179

Carolina Custom Security & Sound ................80

Carolina Fence Company ................................99

Carolina Kitchens of Charleston, Inc. .............74

Carolina Machine Finishing .............................181

Carpenter's Antiques ......................................89

Carpet Baggers Floor Coverings .....................217

Carpet Headquarters ......................................91

Cemex ..............................................................137

Charleston CRAN/AIA......................................222

Charleston Designer Showroom .....................63

Charleston Lamp Company ............................141

Charleston Landscape ....................................12

Charleston Lighting and Interiors ...................27

Charleston One Source ...................................141

Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware ......93

Charleston Woodworks, Inc. ...........................139

Christopher Rose Architects ...........................67

Cinder Creek Construction ..............................23

Circa Lighting ..................................................71

Clark's Pest Control.........................................205

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc ........99

Cleanair by Earthcare, LLC .............................. 185

Clear Blue Pools, Inc. ......................................187

Coastal Cottages of SC ...................................183

Coastal Design Builders, LLC ..........................9

Coastal Elevators & Lifts, LLC. ........................187

Coastal Landscape Design, LLC ......................104

Coralberry Cottage ..........................................8

Creative Cotton Company ...............................205

Creative Counter Tops .....................................153

Creature Catchers ...........................................203

Cross Cut Services, LLC ...................................14

Crystal Clear Pools & Spas ............................. 213

Culligan ........................................................... 127

Danco Modern Furniture ................................. 103

Design on Tap ................................................. 103

Designer Kitchens & Baths, Inc. ..................... 122

D.I.G. Landscape ............................................. 5

Dispute Resolutions ........................................ 133

Eagle Metals Mfg, Inc ..................................... 137

Eco Deco ......................................................... 55

Eco Designer Concrete .................................... 199

Elegant Hardwood Floors ............................... 74

Elite Furniture Upholstery, LLC ........................ 87

Energy One America ....................................... 153

ESS: Environmental Solutions and Service.... 195

Express Sunrooms .......................................... 213

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc ............................... 139

Fine Rugs of Charleston .......................................43

Fisher Recycling............................................89,205

Flooring Services, Inc ...................................... 15

For the House - The Barstool Shop ................187

Fox Home Solutions, Inc. ................................157

G&R Services .................................................. 133

Gaylord Design LLC ......................................... 119

Granite Shop ................................................... 117

Guild Quality ................................................... 49

HLG Growers ................................................... 45

Homewerx ....................................................... 217

Hostetler Custom Cabinetry ........................... 217

Hunter Phelps Interiors ................................... 143

HWC Custom Cabinetry................................... 67

James Hardie ................................................... 51

JD Smith General Contractor, LLC ................... 33

Jilco Kitchen and Bath ..................................... 181

Just Additions & Remodeling .......................... 131

Kolbe Gallery, The ........................................... 19, 71

Leafguard ........................................................ 91

Ledford’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc. ............ 131

Leon Vanderbilt Antiques ................................ 91

Liberty Cedar ................................................... 68

Lowcountry Consignments ............................. 11

Lowcountry Custom Pool & Spa ..................... 129

Lowcountry Generators ................................... 51

Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters 153

Lowcountry Iron & Woodworks ...................... 87

Lowcountry Paver ............................................ 227

Lowcountry Pool House .................................. 129

Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc .................... 191

M & M Oil and Propane (The Fire Place) ........ 113

Maid Pure ........................................................ 99

Max G. Crosby Construction Co., LLC ............. 80

McGee Masonry, LLC ....................................... 219

McKay Insurance, Inc. ..................................... 113

Melcer Tile Company, Inc. .............................. 7

Mills Brothers Heating & Air ........................... 183

Mister Sparky .................................................. 45

Moluf’s ............................................................ back

Mosquito Squad ............................................. 45

MVP Granite & Flooring .................................. 201

MW Hunter Custom Interiors .......................... 65

Nautilus Company Home Management ......... 77

NextGen Technologies, Inc.............................. 199

Next To New .................................................... 122

Not Just Fabrics ............................................... 59

Order on Site ................................................... 201

Palmetto Moon Antiques ................................39

Palmetto Mosquito Control ............................193

Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc. .......................3, 181

Palmetto Wood Floors ....................................203

Pendergrass Moving Company, The ...............51

PermaCoat of Charleston ................................191

Phillip W. Smith General Contractor, Inc .........28

Plantation Shutter Company, The ...................143

Port City Glass & Mirror, Inc ...........................61

Precision Flooring Group ................................59

Priester's Custom Contracting, LLC ................16

Pro Roofing and Siding ...................................176

QEI Security & Technology .............................53

REMARK Landscape Architecture ...................61

Regina Bowling ...............................................113

Renovators, The ..............................................93

Rhino Shield ....................................................121

Rick's Lighting & Supplies, Inc .......................211

RS Custom Homes ..........................................41

Rug Decor ........................................................193

Sanctum Custom Interiors ..............................169

SCE&G .............................................................20, 55

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity ....................147

Show Homes Home Staging ...........................197

Smith's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc .........176

Solar Reflection Inc. ........................................185

SolarTEK Energy of Charleston .......................169

Solarworks Group, Inc. ...................................147

Southeast Kitchens .........................................157

Southern Lumber & Millwork Corp. ................24,25

Southern Structures, Inc.. ...............................176

Spivey Architects, Inc ......................................209

SPS Custom Stone ..........................................185

SR Design - Unique Sea Shell Designs ..........101

Structures Building Company .........................4

Sullivan Custom Cabinets ...............................63

Swift Appliance ...............................................17

Tailored Closets ...............................................79

Teak Hut, The ..................................................65

Terrace Oaks Antique Mall ..............................73

Thomas M. Evans Master Builders .................37

Transworld, Inc ................................................137

United Rentals.................................................199

(Up) Cycle Interiors .........................................127

Veneer Works ..................................................195

Verdi Company, The ........................................87

Vitoria International ........................................21

William Smith Fireplaces ................................68

Windward Shutters, LLC..................................197

World Stone Distributors ................................10

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READER INFO CENTERAntiquesCarpenter's Antiques & Restoration 884-3411Cross Cut Services LLC 608-8142Leon Vanderbilt Antiques 577-0520Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 795-9689AppliancesFerguson Enterprises Inc. 747-6301Swift Appliance 388-7283ArchitectsChristopher Rose Architects 559-7670Spivey Architects, Inc. 795-9370 Verdi Company, The 475-3317ArtistRegina Bowling 270-7824BarstoolsFor The House - The Barstool Shop 881-7073Bathroom VanitiesClassic Remodeling 763-3297Not Just Fabrics 852-0837Blinds Advanced Window Fashions 881-8858Best Buy Blinds 884-3454BuilderAmerica's Home Place 824-1402Amerisips 637-4311Artistic Design & Construction 573-2444Bennett Hofford Company 722-8169Cinder Creek Construction 737-2201Coastal Cottages of SC 296-9427Coastal Design Builders, LLC 300-9383JD Smith Custom Homes LLC 881-8843Max G Crosby Construction, Co LLC 766-9976Nautilus Company, LLC 647-6191Phillip W Smith General Contractor, Inc 881-9828Priester's Custom Contracting LLC 200-8495RS Custom Homes, LLC 886-5187Southern Structures, Inc. 442-7354Structures Building Co. 856-6901Thomas Evans Custom Building and Renovations 442-0277Verdi Company, The 475-3317Building Materials84 Lumber 884-8431Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150Carolina Machine Finishing 760-0029Charleston's Rigging and Marine Hardware 723-7145Eagle Metals Mfg, Inc 821-9980Liberty Cedar 744-0450orderonsite.com 693-2117Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. 744-6281Builder Warranty AdministrationBuilder Buyer Service Group 628-4080Cabinets Advanced Kitchen Designs 225-9344Authentic Kitchens & Baths Concepts 852-9407Brooks Custom Woodworks 696-3044Carolina Kitchens of Charleston, Inc. 856-8255 Charleston Woodworks 744-0016Designer Kitchens and Baths, Inc 763-7717Gaylord Design LLC 327-4635Granite Shop 771-1235Hostetler Custom Cabinetry 795-0946HWC Custom Cabinetry 207-0750Jilco Kitchen & Bath 849-6465Just Additions & Remodeling 928-3971Sanctum Custom Interiors - Featuring K & K Custom Cabinets 718-2861Southeast Kitchens 795-8809Sullivan Custom Cabinets 554-5880Veneer Works 442-8241Carpeting Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings 571-0013Carpet Headquarters 568-6372Fine Rugs of Charleston 577-3386Flooring Services, Inc. 388-6872Central VacuumBuilders Hardware of South Carolina 552-5515Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802Fox Home Solutions 530-4740Ceramic CoatingRhino Shield 884-1992CleaningMaid Pure 284-8272Closet & Organization SystemsAdvanced Window Fashions 881-8858California Closets 762-7980Designer Kitchens and Baths, Inc 763-7717HWC Custom Cabinetry 207-0750Sanctum Custom Interiors - Featuring K & K Custom Cabinets 718-2861Tailored Closets 696-0791Concrete ProductsCemex 412-4409

Lowcountry Paver 784-7104ConsignmentNext to New 606-2715Lowcountry Consignments 606-9881Counter TopsAGM Imports 747-0088Atlantic Stone 729-3838Authentic Kitchens & Baths Concepts 852-9407Carolina Kitchens of Charleston, Inc. 856-8255Creative Countertops 881-8315Eco Designer Concrete 364-6917Fisher Recycling 554-6099Granite Shop 771-1235Jilco Kitchen & Bath 849-6465Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. 763-2161Melcer Tile Company Inc. 744-5345MVP Granite and Flooring 388-2326Southeast Kitchens 795-8809Sullivan Custom Cabinets 554-5880Vitoria International 760-2470World Stone Distributors 744-5665Cultured MarbleMelcer Tile Company Inc. 744-5345DecksLowcountry Pool House 606-2065Decorative ConcreteAccu-Brick Paving Systems of Charleston 821-0121Eco Designer Concrete 364-6917Decorative HardwareBuilders Hardware of South Carolina 552-5515Charleston's Rigging and Marine Hardware 723-7145Ferguson Enterprises Inc. 747-6301Moluf's 723-4881Decorative Wall TreatmentSR Design "Unique Seashell Design" 303-2669Design / BuildAmerica's Home Place 824-1402Amerisips 637-4311Verdi Company, The 475-3317Doors84 Lumber 884-8431Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150Charleston One Source 278-1751Kolbe Gallery, The 881-0038Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. 744-6281DrapesAdvanced Window Fashions 881-8858Driveways and WalksAccu-Brick Paving Systems of Charleston 821-0121Cemex 412-4409Coastal Landscape Design LLC 566-3808Lowcountry Paver 784-7104SPS Custom Stone 803-535-0650Electrical Contractor Coastal Elevators & Lifts, LLC 557-0106Mister Sparky 225-5998Transworld, Inc. 577-3491Electrical Fire TestingTransworld, Inc. 577-3491Elevators & Dumb WaitersAdvantage Elevators 475-3541Coastal Elevators & Lifts, LLC 557-0106Equipment Rental & SalesHughes Rental Sales & Service 881-7368United Rentals 747-0471FabricsCharleston Designer Showroom 577-7776Hunter Phelps Interiors 647-7457Not Just Fabrics 852-0837FencingBuilders Hardware of South Carolina 552-5515Carolina Fence Company 821-0486Low Country Iron & Woodworks 803-515-0124Financial ServicesAllstate / Kevin Shealy 573-4777FireplacesM & M Oil & Propane (The Fireplace) 402-7790McGee Masonry, LLC 297-3545William Smith Fireplaces & Home Accents 766-0347FlooringBuckhannon Brothers Tile 881-8911Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings 571-0013Carpet Headquarters 568-6372Charleston One Source 278-1751Elegant Hardwood Floors 723-8172Flooring Services, Inc. 388-6872Homewerx 270-2204Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. 763-2161Melcer Tile Company Inc. 744-5345MVP Granite and Flooring 388-2326Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc. 266-8700Palmetto Wood Floors, Inc. 884-6191Precision Flooring Group 762-9380

FurnitureBrooks Custom Woodworks 696-3044Coralberry Cottage 884-2225Cross Cut Services LLC 608-8142Danco Modern Furniture 884-2256Elite Furniture Upholstery, LLC 745-9979For the House - The Barstool Shop 881-7073Lowcountry Consignments 606-9881Next to New 606-2715Not Just Fabrics 852-0837Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881Sea Island Habitat for Humanity 559-4009Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 795-9689The Teak Hut 856-2095Upcycle Interiors 442-3717Veneer Works 442-8241Furniture RestorationCarpenter's Antiques & Restoration 884-3411Leon Vanderbilt Antiques 577-0520Veneer Works 442-8241Garage DoorsAll About Garage Doors 832-4304Garage OrganizationCalifornia Closets 762-7980Tailored Closets 696-0791Garden DécorM & M Oil & Propane (The Fireplace) 402-7790Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881GazebosAmish Designers 800-849-5175GeneratorsLowcountry Generators 696-0082Mister Sparky 225-5998Smith's Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. 552-3772Transworld, Inc. 577-3491GrillsM & M Oil & Propane (The Fireplace) 402-7790William Smith Fireplaces & Home Accents 766-0347GuttersLeafguard of the Lowcountry 832-3353HardscapesAccu-Brick Paving Systems of Charleston 821-0121Cemex 412-4409 Coastal Landscape Design LLC 566-3808Lowcountry Paver 784-7104Renovators, The 345-3214SPS Custom Stone 803-535-0650Hardwood Floor RefinishingElegant Hardwood Floors 723-8172Palmetto Wood Floors, Inc. 884-6191Hardwood FloorsCarpet Baggers Floorcoverings 571-0013Carpet Headquarters 568-6372Charleston One Source 278-1751Elegant Hardwood Floors 723-8172Flooring Services, Inc. 388-6872Palmetto Wood Floors, Inc. 884-6191Precision Flooring Group 762-9380Home AutomationAudio Warehouse 571-0535Fox Home Solutions 530-4740NextGen Technologies, Inc. 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 797-7603Home DécorCoralberry Cottage 884-2225Cross Cut Services LLC 608-8142Lowcountry Consignments 606-9881MW Hunter Custom Interiors 556-4939Next to New 606-2715Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881SR Design "Unique Seashell Design" 303-2669Home InspectionACE Preferred Inspections, Inc. 849-0455Home ManagementNautilus Company, LLC 647-6191Home TheaterAccucom Integrations Group, Inc. 769-4822ATS - Audio Tech Services 277-0059Audio Warehouse 571-0535Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802Fox Home Solutions 530-4740NextGen Technologies, Inc. 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 797-7603Hurricane Shutters / ProtectionLowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters 822-5519Solar Reflection Inc. 769-6087Solarworks Group, Inc. 884-5123Windward Shutters, LLC 881-6262HVAC (Heating and Air)Mills Brothers Heating & Air 764-1919Smith's Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. 552-3772Indoor Air QualityClean Air by Earthcare 559-3300

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ESS: Environmental Solutions + Service 881-0027Mills Brothers Energy Solutions 764-1919InsulationAirtight of Charleston 225-5833Energy One America 388-6260Mills Brothers Energy Solutions 764-1919InsuranceAllstate / Kevin Shealy 573-4777McKay Insurance, Inc. 881-2229Interior Decorating AKL Professional Interiors 764-3006 Creative Cotton Company 737-0935Gaylord Design LLC 327-4635Hunter Phelps Interiors 647-7457MW Hunter Custom Interiors 556-4939Upcycle Interiors 442-3717Interior/Exterior Trim Charleston Woodworks 744-0016Cross Cut Services LLC 608-8142James Hardie 1-800-348-1811Landscape ArchitectRemark 746-9573Landscape DesignCharleston Landscape, LLC 296-7592D.I.G. Landscapes 327-4372HLG Growers of SC 901-4862Remark 746-9573Landscape Materials Charleston Landscape, LLC 296-7592Fisher Recycling 554-6099HLG Growers of SC 901-4862LandscapingCharleston Landscape, LLC 296-7592Coastal Landscape Design LLC 566-3808D.I.G. Landscapes 327-4372HLG Growers of SC 901-4862Light FixturesCharleston Lamp Company 763-9150Charleston Lighting and Interiors 766-3055Circa Lighting 937-5990Ferguson Enterprises Inc. 747-6301Rick's Lighting 763-2282William Smith Fireplaces & Home Accents 766-0347Liquid Vinyl SidingPermaCoat of Charleston 763-4562Lumber84 Lumber 884-8431Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150Liberty Cedar 744-0450Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. 744-6281MantlesAGM Imports 747-0088Charleston Woodworks 744-0016Hostetler Custom Cabinetry 795-0946MarbleAGM Imports 747-0088Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. 763-2161Vitoria International 760-2470World Stone Distributors 744-5665MillworkBuck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150Charleston Woodworks 744-0016Liberty Cedar 744-0450Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. 744-6281MirrorsCharleston Lighting and Interiors 766-3055Port City Glass and Mirror 577-6500Sanctum Custom Interiors - Featuring K & K Custom Cabinets 718-2861Moisture ControlAirtight of Charleston 225-5833Clarks Termite and Pest Control 747-1804Clean Air by Earthcare 559-3300Energy One America 388-6260ESS: Environmental Solutions + Service 881-0027Mills Brothers Heating & Air 764-1919Mold PreventionAirtight of Charleston 225-5833Clean Air by Earthcare 559-3300ESS: Environmental Solutions + Service 881-0027Energy One America 388-6260Mills Brothers Energy Solutions 764-1919Moving & StoragePendergrass Moving Company, The 971-0919MuralsRegina Bowling 270-7824Natural GasSCE&G 1-866-523-8242Outdoor FurnitureBackyard Retreats, Inc. 856-0049Teak Hut, The 856-2095Outdoor Kitchens Design On Tap 329-0661Ferguson Enterprises Inc. 747-6301

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LOOSE ENDS

Magnolias’ Lowcountry Bouillabaisse

We asked one of Charleston's top chefs to share a

recipe our readers might like to attempt at home.

If cooking is not your thing—or this recipe is too

intimidating—try this dish at the restaurant!

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1 lb

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light olive oilcorn kernels, cookedred bell peppers, 1/4 inch dicecelery, dicered onions, 1/4 inch dice tasso, small dice white wineclams, scrubbed and washed wellmussels, live in the shelllarge shrimp, head & tail off, peeled and de-veinedwhite fish, such as grouper or snapper cut into 1 inch pieces cooked new potato, small dice with skin onred onions, 1/4 inch dice pot liker (shared portion) sea saltblack pepperminced parsley (shared portion)

Place potato cubes in a saucepot and cover with cold water; bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 8-10 minutes until knife tender. Then, rinse and immerse in cold water to cool. Reserve.

In a large, broad-surfaced sauce pan with a lid, add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.

Add the corn kernels, peppers, celery, red onions, and tasso.

Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables become soft and the tasso spices are mixed within.

Add the clams, and stir around for another 1-2 minutes to start the cooking process.

Add the white wine and 1 cup of the pot liker. Increase the heat to high and cover.

Steam for 6-7 minutes. Then, reduce heat to medium.

Carefully remove the lid and place the mussels, shrimp, fish pieces, and potatoes in the mix.

Add additional pot liker up to just below the surface of the shellfish.

Poach for 6-8 minutes with the lid on until the fish and shrimp are cooked through and the mussels are open.

Add 1 tbsp. of the parsley, and check seasoning with the salt and pepper.

Sprinkle with additional parsley; place a crouton and serve immediately.

Ingredients:

(from right) Executive Chef Don Drake and James Simmons

Magnolias 185 East Bay Street, Charleston (843) 577-7771

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